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Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Tinnitus in Otosclerosis: A Case Report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

Gerhard Andersson  and
Hans-Christian Larsen
Gerhard Andersson
Affiliation:
Uppsala University, Sweden
Hans-Christian Larsen
Affiliation:
Uppsala University, Sweden
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Tinnitus is a symptom of ear disease that may cause psychological distress. We report here on the successful treatment of stress-related tinnitus in a patient with otosclerosis (an ear disease). The patient experienced stress-induced attacks during which tinnitus became unbearable. A cognitive-behavioural treatment programme of 10 sessions was given during two weeks. Results assessed at pre-and post-treatment showed decreased annoyance and increased coping with tinnitus. The attacks became less frequent and easier to handle. The results support the application of cognitive-behavioural treatment in cases with difficult tinnitus.

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Brief Clinical Report
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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 25 , Issue 1 , January 1997 , pp. 79 - 82
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1997

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