Tinnitus is a significant problem for otolaryngologists and one of the grea
test problems facing a patient, precisely fur its subjective aspects,is the
lack of understanding and the uncertainty created by often erratic rationa
le and dubious medical approache. It affects 10 - 20% of the general popula
tion and may be a significant problem for about 4% of sufferers. For years
countless approaches to tinnitus have been proposed. During the last few ye
ars rapid progress has been made in the tinnitus Field, providing better in
sight into the potential mechanisms of tinnitus generation, perception and
ways of treatment.