Apr 30, 2023
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Brenda Tullio, AuD
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2 min read
Expert Insights on Effective Treatments for Sudden Hearing Loss
If you experience a sudden loss of hearing, it can be scary. It's important to seek treatment immediately to increase the chances of restoring your hearing. In this article, we will discuss expert insights on the most effective treatments for sudden hearing loss and how you can take action.
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
Sudden hearing loss is defined as a rapid onset of hearing impairment that occurs within 72 hours or less. It is often unilateral, meaning it affects only one ear, but in rare cases can also affect both ears. This condition can be caused by viral infections, head trauma, exposure to loud noises or chemicals, or underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Seek Treatment Immediately
If you experience sudden hearing loss, it's crucial to seek treatment immediately. The earlier the intervention, the better chance you have of restoring your hearing. Timely diagnosis and treatment are key factors in achieving good outcomes for patients with sudden hearing loss.
The Most Effective Treatments
The most effective treatments for sudden hearing loss depend on the underlying cause of the condition. In many cases, oral or intratympanic steroid injections are used as a first-line therapy; intratympanic injections involve delivering steroids directly into the middle ear through a small hole in the eardrum.
Other treatments may include antiviral medications if the cause is related to a viral infection or antibiotics if there is an underlying bacterial infection. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also be considered in some cases.
New Research and Therapies
Recent studies have shown promising results with stem cell therapy for sudden hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear. This therapy involves injecting stem cells into the inner ear to regenerate damaged tissue and restore hearing. However, this treatment is still in the experimental stage and is not widely available.
Another therapy that shows potential is low-level laser therapy, which uses a low-power laser to stimulate cellular activity in the inner ear. This therapy has shown positive results in improving hearing outcomes for patients with sudden hearing loss.
Call Us Today
If you or someone you know is experiencing sudden hearing loss, seek treatment immediately. Call us today to schedule your comprehensive hearing evaluation with Meaford's only Doctor of Audiology. Our team of experts can provide you with personalized care and effective treatments to help initiate medical referrals when necessary and guide you on the path to improving ing your hearing and as a result, your overall quality of life.
Brenda Tullio, Au.D.
Owner, Doctor of Audiology, CASLPO Registered Audiologist
As the clinic owner and doctor of audiology, I oversee all clinic operations. Most importantly, I get to directly impact the quality of life of individuals who choose me as their hearing healthcare provider; whether through hearing improvement or earwax removal, I’m proud to be part of their journey through hearing care.
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