title: [Tinnitus guidelines and treatment].
abstract: In this study literature search was performed on tinnitus guidelines and treatment. Tinnitus can be described as the perception of sound in the absence of external acoustic stimulation, and validated questionnaires, oto-neurological examination, audiometry tests, MRI and angiography are necessary as diagnostic tools. Antidepressants, melatonin and cognitive behavioural therapy have no effect on tinnitus, whereas sound generators, hearing aids and tinnitus retraining therapy show some but limited improvement. National recommendations are required to ensure a homogenous and optimum offer for all patients.
authors.affiliation: Øre-næse-halsafdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Tage-Hansens Gade 23, 8000 Aarhus C. daliagu1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Dalia Gustaityté
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: Therese
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ovesen
mesh_terms: D000161:Acoustic Stimulation; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008550:Melatonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D008550:Melatonin