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    Effect of Tinnitus on Sleep Quality and Insomnia

    When Tinnitus Disrupts Sleep Quality and Recovery

    International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology • 2023

    Gallo KEB, Corrêa CC, Gonçalves CGO, et al. Effect of Tinnitus on Sleep Quality and Insomnia. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2023;27(2):e197-e202.

    Overview

    A 2023 clinical study used validated sleep measures to examine sleep quality and insomnia in adults with chronic tinnitus.

    Key Findings

    • 72.2% of participants rated their sleep quality as poor.
    • Tinnitus handicap severity was positively correlated with insomnia severity.
    • No significant association was observed between tinnitus severity and obstructive sleep apnea risk in this sample.

    Clinical Takeaway

    Improving sleep and reducing distress are key targets in tinnitus management, especially for nighttime symptom burden.

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