Effects of Sounds and Silence

Tinnitus – Cause and Related Hearing Disorders
Tinnitus is a variety of sounds heard internally — such as ringing, clicking, buzzing, hissing, etc. — without an accompanying external so [ ... ]

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is a hearing impairment resulting from gradual or sudden exposure to loud sound. Overstimulation of hearing cells can lead [ ... ]

Hyperacusis | Sensitivity to Sounds
Hyperacusis is an affliction that presents itself as an increased sensitivity to sound(s) and a low tolerance for environmental noise, which can be ac [ ... ]

The Awkward Silence
The phenomenon of Awkward Silence is well-known around the world, but it depends very much on the culture, the language, and the context in which sile [ ... ]

Silence, Sounds, and Concentration
In a general sense, most people feel that to be able to concentrate they need a silent and calm environment. Moreover, some people even need utter, co [ ... ]

What Is a Musicogenic Seizure?
A Musicogenic Seizure — or Musicogenic Epilepsy — arises from abnormal brain electrical activity when a person hears or is exposed to a sp [ ... ]

Noble Silence, the Buddha, and Meditation Practices
Noble Silence is thought to originate as a phrase and directive from Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), the founder of Buddhism. It refers to the idea t [ ... ]

What Are Auditory Hallucinations?
An Auditory Hallucination, medically called Paracusia, involves hearing a sound or sounds that did not come from the natural environment. The sounds h [ ... ]

People, Animals, and the Use of Sonar
Sonar is typically a technique that uses sound broadcasting and receiving equipment (usually underwater, but also through the air, or even in the eart [ ... ]

What Is Phantom Vibration Syndrome?
Phantom Vibration Syndrome (PVS) or Phantom Ringing Syndrome is the idea or perception that one’s smartphone (or other communication device) is [ ... ]