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Ring! Buzz! Chirp! Part 1: The Basics of Tinnitus

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1.  What is Tinnitus? Crickets chirping on a warm summer day. Perception of noise/ringing in the ears that has no external source A sound a person does not like Background noise

2.  Which of the following is NOT true? Tinnitus can be an underlying symptom of another medical issue. Tinnitus can be spontaneous. Tinnitus is always caused by hearing loss. Tinnitus can affect individuals differently.

3.  Which of the following can be used as a tinnitus screener? Tinnitus and Hearing Survey COSI The Tinnitus Themed Crossword The Original Symptom Screener

4.  Evaluation of a tinnitus patient includes: Puretone thresholds Otoscopy Dix-Hallpike Test A & B

5.  Treatment options for tinnitus patients include: Counseling Sound Therapy Relaxation Techniques All of the Above