Glossary

Hyperacusis

Hyperacusis

Hyperakusis·Also: Geräuschüberempfindlichkeit

Hyperacusis is an abnormally increased sensitivity to normal everyday sounds. Those affected already perceive moderately loud sounds as unpleasant or painful.

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