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Alternative Treatments of Tinnitus

Authors :
Friederike S. Luetzenberg
Seilesh C. Babu
Michael D. Seidman
Source :
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 53:637-650
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2020.

Abstract

"Because Western medicine has remained largely unsuccessful at treating tinnitus symptoms, many physicians as well as patients have turned to alternative treatment options to decrease patients' suffering and improve their quality of life. Although research in complementary/integrative medicine continues to be scarce and inconclusive, studies are pointing toward the positive effects of acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, antioxidants, melatonin, and hypnosis on tinnitus. Although the efficacies of these treatments are inconsistent and may depend on a patient's unique circumstances, studies acknowledge that each treatment is worth trying in light of the potential benefits while being both noninvasive and well tolerated."

Details

ISSN :
00306665
Volume :
53
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........40bdb30f9d266d27a4bce0fef3d33c90
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2020.03.011