Hyperacusis: When Everyday Sounds Feel Too Loud

Child holding pillows tightly over both ears while shouting, showing discomfort from loud sounds and sensitivity associated with hyperacusis

What Is Hyperacusis? Hyperacusis is a complex hearing disorder that fundamentally alters how the brain and auditory system react to sound. While most people can filter out the clatter of a restaurant or the hum of an air conditioner, individuals with hyperacusis experience these everyday noises as much louder, sharper, or more uncomfortable than they […]