SUDDEN DEAFNES - WARNING SIGNS OF HEARING LOSS

03/07/2020

Sudden deafness or Sudden Sensori Neural Hearing Loss (SSHL): hearing loss of at least 30 dB over at least three test frequencies occurring within 3 days ‘period.

What Causes sudden deafness?

The etiology of most cases of SSHL is uncertain, the following have been associated with SSHL:

Infection viral (eg mumps, varicella/zoster, parainfluenza….)
Trauma: Temporal bone fracture, barotraumas, noise exposure
Ototoxic drugs: aminoglycoside antimicrobials, Diuretics, Salicylastes ,NSAIDs, antineoplastics
Acoustic neurioma
Autoimmune disease
Vascular disorder

What is sudden deafness symptom?

SSHL starts with a rapidly progressive hearing impairment, either suddenly or within a few hours, often when the person wakes up. Patient lose hearing (often unilateral), have a feeling that the ear is clogged, tinitus in ear.
Sensorineural hearing loss at least 30dB with three test frequencies
Vertigo

How is sudden deafness treated?

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss has been called an otologic emergency and need to be treated as soon as possible. Some treatment solutions:

Anti–inflammatory agent: Corticoteroids are the primary anti inflammatory agent used to treat SSHL
Anti viral agents
Vasodilator
Hyperbaric oxygen
Oral magnesium, Zinc…
Treatment for cause

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