Comparison of short increment sensitivity index (SISI) test results between individuals with and without misophonia symptom

Noise is known to have negative effects on human health. These effects occur in the form of auditory and non-auditory problems. One of these problems is known as misophonia. Misophonia, which is defined as being disturbed by noise, is not a subject that is explained in literature in detail. Therefore, there is very limited research. However, there are very few studies investigating the physiological findings of patients with misophonia. Therefore, the aim of the study was to compare the SISI test results of individuals with and without symptoms of misophonia. 30 people between the ages of 18-50 with and without signs of misophonia participated voluntarily. Amsterdam Misophonia Scale was applied to the participants, otoscopic and audiological examination was performed and then SISI test was applied. According to results of analysis, there is no significant difference between the individuals with and without misophonia symptoms in terms of SISI test, Pure Tone Audiometry evaluation and Uncomfortable Loudness Level scores. Key Words: Misophonia, Audiology, SISI Test, Hearing.