Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Tinnitus in Otosclerosis: A Case Report
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
- Vol. 25 (1) , 79-82
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s1352465800015411
Abstract
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.Keywords
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