Authors : Dr. Gunjan Bhabar; Dr sanjay Gupta; Dr. Chhavi Agrawal; Dr. Ajinkya Raverkar; Dr. Isha Shrivastava

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Oct774

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Abstract : Background: Tinnitus can be present at measurable hearing loss or even when hearing thresholds are within the audiometric ranges that are expected. Pure-tone audiometry measures hearing sensitivity, while OAE test measures outer hair-cell function of the cochlea. Together, they can help to detect subtle cochlear dysfunction in tinnitus patients.  Aim: This study aims to investigate the relationship between hearing threshold and cochlear dysfunction in tinnitus patients.

Keywords : Tinnitus, Hearing Threshold, Cochlear Dysfunction, Pure-Tone Audiometry, Otoacoustic Emissions, Outer Hair Cells.

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