Int. Adv. Otol. 2009; 5(3); 366-370

Tinnitus incidence and characteristics in children with hearing loss
Nagihan Çelik, Münir Demir Bajin, Songül Aksoy

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hacettepe University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, 06100, dbajin@hacettepe.edu.tr

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine presence and prevalence of tinnitus in children with hearing loss under
the age of eighteen in central Ankara.

Materials and Methods All children were asked: “Do you hear any noises in your ears?” If they answered “yes” they were
asked nine more questions. Associated symptoms, pitch, level and general descriptions were also noted.

Results and Conclusion: Children with hearing loss had a high incidence of tinnitus. Even though they don’t express, they
have tinnitus and it effects their lives. By using a survey specific to tinnitus we can identify tinnitus in children with impaired
hearing and develop new ways to manage their problems.