Sudden sensorineural hearing loss treatment options: a short literature review
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20261520Keywords:
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, Corticosteroid therapy, Intratympanic steroid injection, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Hearing recoveryAbstract
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) remains a complex, urgent and challenging condition in otology, often presenting without warning and with limited time for intervention. Time is of the essence. Prompt diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment are crucial to optimizing hearing recovery and minimizing long-term auditory deficits. Patients must be adequately counselled on the emergency nature of SSNHL and the prognosis, which depends on the underlying etiology and early management. Available literature reinforces the critical role of timely therapeutic strategies in preserving auditory function, preventing permanent disability and enhancing the overall quality of life.
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