Having hyperacusis makes hearing everyday noises unbearable for Joyce and Ben. Feb. 4, 2014— -- For Joyce Cohen and Ben, a constant in their relationship has been the quest for silence. Before ...

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.

SARASOTA — The clanking of a fork on a plate, the rustling of paper, the jingle of keys or the soft purr of a car engine can be excruciating for those suffering severe hyperacusis. The rare hearing ...

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 ...

Hyperacusis is the term used to describe a decreased tolerance and increased sensitivity to everyday sounds that are not usually thought of as particularly loud or uncomfortable. Examples of the ...