TINNITUS – ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW. REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL TINNITUS WEEK
Journal Title: Journal of Hearing Science - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
International Tinnitus Week, with participation of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, was celebrated from 6 to 12 February 2017. Part of a special event in Warsaw was an information campaign aimed at drawing attention to low public awareness of tinnitus. It is estimated that about 20% of adult Poles experience tinnitus. Correct diagnosis and treatment can lead to a significant improvement in a patient’s quality of life.
Authors and Affiliations
Danuta Raj-Koziak, Aleksandra Zalewska, Henryk Skarzynski
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