{"id":2760,"date":"2025-03-21T16:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T21:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:27:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T21:27:39","slug":"what-to-know-about-diplacusis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tohear.com\/what-to-know-about-diplacusis\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Diplacusis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Diplacusis is a hearing condition that causes a person to perceive sounds in different pitches or at two different times. It\u2019s also known as double hearing and typically arises when a person already has hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplacusis is more prevalent than realized, and a person with normal hearing may have a one to two percent <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamaotolaryngology\/article-abstract\/601580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deviation in their tone perception<\/a>. It can be concerning, but addressing the cause of diplacusis typically helps minimize its symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-diplacusis\">What Is Diplacusis?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Two-people-in-a-house-cover-their-ears-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People hold their ears\" class=\"wp-image-2763\" style=\"width:496px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Two-people-in-a-house-cover-their-ears-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tohear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Two-people-in-a-house-cover-their-ears-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tohear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Two-people-in-a-house-cover-their-ears-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tohear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Two-people-in-a-house-cover-their-ears-2.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Diplacusis, or diplacusis binauralis, is when people perceive sound differently because the condition impacts both ears. &nbsp;There are two types of diplacusis binauralis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diplacusis echoica: Sounds as an echo because sound is perceived faster in one ear than the other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diplacusis dysharmonica: Sounds are perceived at a different pitch in each ear. This is the more common form of diplacusis binauralis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplacusis monauralis is a form of diplacusis that affects just one ear, but this condition is less common.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-symptoms\">Common Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of diplacusis may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sounds that seem out of tune or mismatched between ears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Echoing or overlapping sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments like Homebrew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discomfort or frustration when listening to music or conversations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-diplacusis\">What Causes Diplacusis?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are several potential causes of diplacusis, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hearing loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ear infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ear trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ear blockages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurological conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-diplacusis-treated\">How Is Diplacusis Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Management options for diplacusis are dependent on the cause. Management options that may help improve symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hearing aids: If the condition is linked to hearing loss, hearing aids can help balance sound in both ears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the blockage: If an ear infection or blockage is the cause, a doctor can help by prescribing antibiotics or assisting with earwax removal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound therapy: Auditory training or masking techniques can help the brain adapt to differences in sound perception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing protection: Avoiding loud environments and using earplugs can prevent further hearing damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice sudden <a href=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\/audiology-hearing-loss-faq\/\">changes in your hearing<\/a>, it\u2019s important to see a hearing specialist. Early diagnosis can help improve outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been experiencing symptoms related to hearing loss, contact Today&#8217;s Hearing today to <a href=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\">schedule a hearing test<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/tohear.com\/is-your-home-too-loud-everyday-sounds-that-could-be-harming-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Is Your Home Too Loud? 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