Sudden hearing loss—what you need to know & what to do
Last Updated November 1, 2022
By Arash G
GM House of Hearing Clinics
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) or sudden hearing loss is dramatic, occurring either instantly or over a 72 hour period.
The term SSHL refers to the sudden and significant loss of 30 decibels or more of hearing. A loss of thirty decibels is the equivalent of your normal television volume level suddenly becoming a whisper, and difficulties understanding normal conversation or using the telephone may be the first indication that something is wrong.
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