Over 40% of musicians experience tinnitus; hearing loss and hyperacusis also significantly elevated
Medical Xpress
February 17, 2026
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians face substantially higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared to non-musicians. The study pooled data from 67 studies encompassing more than 28,000 musicians across 21 countries.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/17/2026