title: Tinnitus evaluation in primary care.
abstract: Tinnitus is a common, yet poorly understood problem. This symptom has many causes, both benign as well as serious. Patients can experience significant changes in quality-of-life related to symptom severity and duration. This article explores causes of tinnitus, evaluation in a primary care setting, and management strategies.
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, USA.
authors.forename: Susan D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Ruppert
authors.forename: Vaunette P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Fay
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D059017:Primary Care Nursing; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*