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The supression of palatal (or intra-tympanic) myclonus by tinnitus masking devices

A preliminary report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. A. East  and
J. W. P. Hazell
C. A. East*
Affiliation:
London
J. W. P. Hazell
Affiliation:
London
*
Royal Ear Hospital, Huntley Street, London WC1E 6AU.
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Summary

Twelve cases of well established palatal myoclonus with objective clicking tinnitus were treated with tinnitus masking techniques. After a few months, three patients became completely symptom free, one for five years now. A further four patients continued to get periods of relief from their clicking sounds with continuous masking, and four patients found the distracting effects of the white noise helped them. The mechanism of palatal myoclonus is discussed with reference to the part played by masking therapy in this condition.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 101 , Issue 12 , December 1987 , pp. 1230 - 1234
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1987

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