Abstract
Tinnitus is common in the elderly, and its prevalence increases with age. In the elderly, it is most commonly associated with hearing loss. The exact underlying cause of tinnitus is not fully understood. The evaluation of tinnitus follows similar lines to that of hearing loss. Modifiable factors that may exacerbate tinnitus should be identified and treated accordingly, for instance, certain medications such as aspirin, NSAIDs and quinine, and ceasing the drug may be reasonable. The chapter reviews the causes and evaluation management of tinnitus.
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Nagaratnam, N., Nagaratnam, K., Cheuk, G. (2018). Tinnitus. In: Geriatric Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33434-9_81
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