HELPFUL CONTRIBUTIONS
I hear you, but I don’t understand you
by Nick Sommerhalder, M. Sc., Institute for Comparative Linguistics, University of Zurich
Tinnitus can affect various areas of life. Current research is investigating the effects of tinnitus on hearing, understanding speech and cognitive abilities, revealing complex interactions. Recent research shows that people with tinnitus have difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments, even if they are not affected by hearing loss. This indicates a central cognitive involvement and highlights the deficits in tinnitus sufferers. Future studies aim to deepen understanding and integrate behavioral and neuro-physiological approaches to improve understanding and optimize support for those affected….
“Hyperacusis – when noise becomes a problem”
by PD Dr. med Dr. h.c. Andreas Schapowal
Noise hypersensitivity (hyperacusis) is an intolerance to ambient noise. A distinction must be made between misophonia, which is a hatred of certain sounds, and phonophobia, which is a fear of certain sounds. The diagnosis consists of a detailed medical history, otoscopy, measurements of the hearing threshold and the discomfort threshold as well as affectedness and reduction in quality of life. The treatment of choice is individual psychosomatic therapy or psychotherapy…
“SELF-HELP GROUP – or the false image of a self-help group“
from Silvio
Until now, I always thought that self-help groups consisted of depressed people sitting in a circle in dim light, on uncomfortable chairs, in a kind of multipurpose room that had been converted for another purpose, staring depressed into the void. The presenter, a long, lean guy in a thick knitted baggy sweater made from sustainably spun llama wool, with a stormy hairstyle and natural Birkenstock kicks… just as you might mistakenly imagine… just a wrong idea!
My story (everyone has their own story)…
“I have learned to give the tinnitus less space”
from Mirjam Oertli
Rainer Porschien (67) from Rheinfelden has lived with tinnitus for forty years. At times, the annoying whistling in his ears robbed him
the strength. Today, he sees it as a warning sign of unhealthy stress…
Tinnitus therapy with Ginkgo biloba leaf extracts
by PD Dr. med. Dr. h. c. Andreas Schapowal
In this blog post, we will look at tinnitus and the possibilities of treating it with Ginkgo biloba extracts.
Tinnitus, a condition of ringing in the ears or head without an external source of noise, is a challenge for many people. PD Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Andreas Schapowal sheds light on the effectiveness of this form of therapy in his article. We will explore both the benefits and success stories of this treatment method….
Ginkgo Review
A systematic review article on Ginkgo biloba extracts in the treatment of tinnitus and/or vertigo was published in the journal Advances of Aging Research on April 31, 2021. PD Dr. Dr. Andreas Schapowal, President of the STL, and Dr. Dominik Güntensperger, responsible for research on the STL Board, were co-authors.
Noise hypersensitivity guide
On September 21, 2023, the guidebook Noise Hypersensitivity by PD Dr. Dr. Andreas Schapowal will be published in the Humboldt Guidebook series.
Podcast Allegra about tinnitus
Fabio Nay interviewed me on the subject of tinnitus in the Allegra podcast of the Bündner Krankenversicherung ÖKK. I would like to thank Silvana Möhr, Fabio Nay and the entire ÖKK team for their excellent cooperation!
