Masking of tinnitus through a cochlear implant

Journal/Book: J Am Acad Audiol. 2000; 11: 293-4.

Abstract: The relief of tinnitus has been effected in a cochlear-implant patient by presenting masking sounds to the microphone of the implant. Oddly enough, the presence of the masking sound improved the clarity of speech and music.

Keyword(s): Acoustic Stimulation. Adult. Case Report. Cochlear Implantation. Deafness/surgery. Diagnosis, Differential. Human. Male. Perceptual Masking/physiology. Tinnitus/diagnosis/therapy

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