Characteristics of temporary noise-induced tinnitus in male and female subjects

Abstract

Characteristics of temporary noise-induced tinnitus in male and female subjects. Chermak, G.D. and Denger-mk, J.E. (Department of Speech, Washington State University, Pullman, Wa., USA). Scand Audio! 1987, 16(67-73). Reversible tinnitus was induced in 10 male and 8 female normal-hearing subjects following a 5 min 110 dB SPL exposure to white noise. Temporary threshold shift (TTS) was measured at 2 and 4 kHz. Characteristics of the tinnitus were determined by means of a written questionnaire administered 5 min following termination of the noise. Most of the subjects experienced a continuous tonal tinnitus of moderate loudness. Characterization of the tinnitus regarding spectral quality, type of sound, and perceived location differed as a function of gender. No difference in TTS measured at 2 and 4 kHz was seen as a function of gender. Positive relationships of fair to moderate strength were revealed between pre-exposure thresholds, TTS, and tinnitus pitch and level. © 1987, Informa UK Ltd. All rights reserved.