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Sudden Hearing Loss: Why It Is a Medical Emergency and What to Do Immediately
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.
Vyas Prasad
May 247 min read
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