As the father of two deaf sons and the author of a book on the history of cochlear implants, I thought I knew a bit about hearing problems. I was still shocked by an e-mail I received some months ago.

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am extremely sensitive to sound. In a somewhat loud area, most people seem unaffected. I have to cover my ears. Is there some explanation for this condition? — E.K. Dear E.K.: ...

For most of us, the hum of a refrigerator, the clatter of plates or a nearby conversation are just background noise. But for some, these sounds are uncomfortable, distressing or even painful.

As a collective of hearing loss experts committed to keeping Americans abreast with the latest information on hearing loss, Ask An Audiologist regularly highlights symptoms, disorders and treatments ...

Hyperacusis refers to an increased sensitivity to and reduced tolerance of everyday sounds that people would not usually find uncomfortable. People with hyperacusis may find these sounds merely ...

BOSTON (CBS) - A loud noise can be uncomfortable, but for some people, it can be downright painful. These people suffer from something known as 'Noise Trauma', or 'Hyperacusis'. Researcher Richard ...

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A recently published study examined the occurrence of hyperacusis in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Results showed a statistically higher prevalence of hyperacusis in ...

In the video above, Karen says she feels like a prisoner - and the pain is so severe it's "like somebody pouring burning lava into my eyes" KAREN Cook used to cherish the sound of her children’s ...