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Sudden sensorineural hearing loss — a rapid, unexplained deterioration in hearing in one ear — is one of the few genuine ENT emergencies. Unlike many conditions where a wait-and-see approach is reasonable, sudden hearing loss requires same-day assessment and treatment. The evidence is clear: the sooner treatment begins, the better the chance of meaningful recovery. Delays of even a few days significantly worsen outcomes.

Bell's palsy causes sudden one-sided weakness affecting the eye, mouth, and cheek It is caused by inflammation of the facial nerve and affects around 20–30 per 100,000 people each year Steroids started within 72 hours significantly improve the chance of full recovery Most patients recover well with prompt treatment Bell's palsy causes sudden one-sided facial weakness — affecting the eye, mouth, and cheek on the affected side. Early treatment with steroids within 72 hours sign