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[Effects of the reduction of caffeine consumption on tinnitus perception]. / Efeitos da redução no consumo de cafeína sobre a percepção do zumbido.
Figueiredo, Ricardo Rodrigues; Rates, Marcelo José Abras; Azevedo, Andréia Aparecida de; Moreira, Ronaldo Kennedy de Paula; Penido, Norma de Oliveira.
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  • Figueiredo RR; Post-Graduate Program in Otorhynolaryngology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Faculdade de Medicina de Valença, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Tinnitus Research Initiative, Regensburg, Germany. Electronic address: rfigueiredo@otosul.com.br.
  • Rates MJ; Tinnitus Research Initiative, Regensburg, Germany; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Centro de Tratamento e Pesquisa em Zumbido, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
  • Azevedo AA; Tinnitus Research Initiative, Regensburg, Germany; Otorrinolaringologia Sul-Fluminense (OTOSUL), Volta Redonda, RJ, Brazil.
  • Moreira RK; Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
  • Penido Nde O; Post-Graduate Program in Otorhynolaryngology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Braz J Otorhinolaryngol ; 80(5): 416-21, 2014.
Article em Pt | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25303817
INTRODUCTION: For many years, excessive caffeine consumption has been touted as an aggravating factor for tinnitus. The pathophysiology behind this effect is probably related to the blockage of adenosine receptors by the action of caffeine on the central nervous system. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of reduction of coffee consumption on tinnitus sensation and to identify subgroups more prone to benefit from this therapeutic strategy. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective. METHODS: Twenty-six tinnitus patients who consumed at least 150 mL of coffee per day were selected. All were asked to reduce their coffee consumption. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) questionnaire was completed by the patients before and after the reduction of coffee consumption, as well as a visual-analog scale (VAS) graduated from 1 to 10. RESULTS: THI and VAS scores were significantly reduced (p<0.05). In the subgroups less than 60 years old, bilateral tinnitus and daily coffee consumption between 150 and 300 mL showed a significantly greater reduction of THI and VAS scores. CONCLUSION: Patients under 60 years of age with bilateral tinnitus and daily coffee consumption between 150 and 300 mL are more prone to benefit from consumption reduction. Thirty-day observation periods may be helpful for a better therapeutical decision.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Zumbido / Cafeína / Estimulantes do Sistema Nervoso Central Tipo de estudo: Etiology_studies / Incidence_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: Pt Revista: Braz J Otorhinolaryngol Assunto da revista: OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Brasil

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Zumbido / Cafeína / Estimulantes do Sistema Nervoso Central Tipo de estudo: Etiology_studies / Incidence_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: Pt Revista: Braz J Otorhinolaryngol Assunto da revista: OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2014 Tipo de documento: Article País de publicação: Brasil