Voice Distortion

Posted by martypl @martypl, Jun 14 8:25pm

I am new to this forum. All sounds seem to resonate in both ears with or without hearing aids. The best analogy is that voices sound like they are coming from a kazoo. Several ENT doctors and audiologists cannot seem to agree or pinpoint what my problem is. Anyone with similar symptoms or possible answers?
The resonating is constant and no 'trigger" event. My audiogram has a decline at the higher frequencies level in both ears. I have tried the latest technology in several hearing aid models with not much improvement. Audiologists have tried various settings with no success. Is there a name for my condition that I can do further research? I also have low level tinnitus (sort of low roaring sound) but it does not really bother me. However, it may have some effect on the resonating.

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I've not seen any posts sharing this unusual condition. If there's someone out there who knows more, please tell us what you know or have experienced.

Have you seen hearing healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital or university setting? This might be of interest to researchers.

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@julieo4

I've not seen any posts sharing this unusual condition. If there's someone out there who knows more, please tell us what you know or have experienced.

Have you seen hearing healthcare professionals in a teaching hospital or university setting? This might be of interest to researchers.

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Thanks for your response. I have not reached out to any research professionals. My ENT believes that research on hair cell regeneration could help. I plan on contacting companies doing this research.

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@martypl

Thanks for your response. I have not reached out to any research professionals. My ENT believes that research on hair cell regeneration could help. I plan on contacting companies doing this research.

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You may find information on this website helpful.
https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/ HHF is an excellent resource for research information.

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@julieo4

You may find information on this website helpful.
https://hearinghealthfoundation.org/ HHF is an excellent resource for research information.

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Thanks again Julie. In the past I have used hearing health foundation for research and will try again, especially through their Hearing Restoration Project. I am also trying to keep up with other research such as gene therapy. My voice distortion has gotten worse so I will start giving more time to investigating all possibilities. I am 88 years old and it definitely affects quality of life.

There must be other people with similar distortion (kazoo) like mine. Do you know of any good hearing forums where I can post?

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Maybe it is an environmental acoustical problem in your home and in other buildings in your area. Something called the Hum should be considered.

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@ctsteve

Maybe it is an environmental acoustical problem in your home and in other buildings in your area. Something called the Hum should be considered.

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Thanks for your response. My voice distortion is constant no matter my location.

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