Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Tennitus Survey

A survey of annoyance levels for tinnitus sufferers. Tennitus is a a ringing, buzzing or whistling sound in one or both ears occurring without outside stimulus.
How Annoying is it?
  • 39.2% - mildly distressed 23.9% - severely distressed
  • 12.8% - most severely distressed
How Loud is it?
  • 60% - medium degree of tinnitus loudness
  • 32% - strong degree of tinnitus loudness
  • 8% - rated their condition as weak
Source: Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery