Reduced Sound Tolerance describes an atypical experience of discomfort to sound exposure and includes three main types: Hyperacusis which is discomfort to normal or loud sounds in those with normal or reduced hearing; Misophonia which is a strong dislike of certain sounds; and Recruitment which is discomfort to loud sounds due to reduced hearing dynamic range. Treatment may include amplification, sound avoidance, sound generators, and retraining therapies.

2. Reduced Sound
Tolerance

3. Reduced Sound Tolerance is an
atypical experience of discomfort to
sound exposure.

4. There are three main types of
intolerance: Hyperacusis,
Misophonia /Phonophobia, and
Recruitment.

5. Hyperacusis is discomfort to normal
or loud sounds, and occurs in those
with normal hearing sensitivity and
those with hearing loss.

6. Misophonia characterizes those
with a great dislike for sound, while
Phonophobia describes those who
fear the sound.

7. Recruitment is an unusual
discomfort to loud sounds due to a
reduced dynamic range of hearing
in those with hearing loss.

8. Treatment options may include:
amplification, silence avoidance,
wearable sound generators, and
retraining therapies.

9. Ask your hearing healthcare
provider about your options for your
specific needs.