Other measures are needed to help the world, millions of tinnitus patients

No fewer than one in tinnitus experience of seven people, or ringing in the ears, at some point in their lives, but this is not done enough for patients undergoing this stressful situation to support, according to a review extensive research in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Tinnitus is the most common injury of the conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq, and 75% are 18 to 30 years, discos and concerts in May of temporary tinnitus.

"Despite the fact that this concern is a very painful condition and lifestyle of people and quality of life, approximately 94% of patients, we say that nothing can be done to improve the condition can be improved, says Professor Susan Holmes Canterbury Christchurch University, Kent, United Kingdom.

"Tinnitus is a widespread disease that affects millions of people around the world and there is considerable debate about the causes. The condition, which may permanently or temporarily, and may be acute or chronic, increases with age, and even after the loss or during periods of stress.

"It is sometimes referred to as a" phantom sensation "as the sound - often with a sharp sound of mechanical, electrical or musical - the experience in the absence of external stimuli."

Professor Holmes has worked with Mr Nigel Padgham, an ENT specialist from Kent and Canterbury Hospital, published for the completion of a review of global research of nearly 150 papers since 1983.

This indicated that although considerable research on this question, the nurses - who are often the first patient of people were executed, turn - have received very little evidence or information about the disease.

"We believe that the affected patient indicates that the considerable support and advice on health options, through the encouragement of various treatments and knowledge that help and hope to try are available," Professor Holmes.

"Although patients must learn to live with tinnitus is most important that they realize that help is available."

Other key findings of research are reviewed:

* Ten to 15% of people experience tinnitus at some point in their lives. Five percent of 4.7 million in Britain suffer from the experience of serious and persistent tinnitus that have a negative impact on their lifestyle. 19% of Americans have the condition - with only 12 million people seeking help. 14.5% of Italians spontaneous tinnitus, and 1.5 million adults in the German experience "significantly expanded annoying tinnitus.
* The tinnitus increases with age and hearing loss and 85% of patients also have a hearing loss. Only 1% of people under 45 will receive, tinnitus, compared to 12% between 60 and 69 and 25% to 30% over 70 women experience tinnitus seem more complex, but the reasons are unclear.
* It is unlikely that tinnitus is a single cause. Many cases related to aging and hearing loss but other causes appear to be damage to the middle ear, the cochlea and audiovestibular nerves and brain pathways between the cochlear nucleus and primary auditory cortex.
* Tinnitus permanent or temporary ototoxic drugs, such as certain antibiotics and drugs against malaria, cancer chemotherapy drugs, non-steroidal anti, inflammatory agents and diuretics.
* In most cases the onset is gradual and is not specific to an event. It may in the absence of hearing problems.
* Several studies have shown that 62% of people suffering from tinnitus prevalence "life major depression, 63% screen defined by a psychiatric disorder" and 62% "signs of life depression."

"Although there is debate about the causes of tinnitus, it is recognized that there can be both acute and chronic tinnitus has painfully and for some, persistent tinnitus, their lifestyle and quality of life" , Padgham said.

"So it has been has been an important part of research on tinnitus, most of them do not contribute to understanding the causes and treatments and their impact on patients or their potential to cope with the condition of being concentrated.

"Most patients are told that nothing can be done so that they are hopeless and improve the impact of the condition on them.

"But measures can be taken to treat or alleviate tinnitus in many cases, including drugs, surgery, hearing aids and mask external sounds of tinnitus or distraction techniques, such as television and radio to strengthen. Health professionals must also address the psychosocial distress over the condition, which in May include tension, frustration, anger, loss of concentration and sleep disturbances. "

Researchers believe that nurses and other health professionals an important role in the patient aware that help and support they need to live with their condition, can play.

"Do not tell patients that nothing can be done, unacceptable," concludes Mr. Padgham. "Providing nurses and other health professionals with more information about the disease and how it is possible that the first step in this process."