Condition
A rapid loss of hearing, usually in one ear, over a few hours or days. It is treated as urgent and should be checked right away.
Also called: sudden deafness, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, sshl
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about sudden hearing loss and what is right for you.
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