Contemporary Review of Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss : Management and Prognosis

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a rapid decline in auditory function that needs urgent medical management. Although etiologic factors, including viral infections, autoimmune diseases, and vascular issues, contribute to the understanding of SSNHL, the condition remains unclear in most cases. Systemic steroids are often used as the first-line treatment because they reduce inner ear inflammation; however, there remains numerous discussions about the effectiveness of alternative treatments. To predict hearing recovery is crucial in patients' counseling with factors, including delayed treatment, vertigo, and other health conditions, which indicate poor prognosis. Herein, we review contemporary research on the treatment approaches and outcome predictions of SSNHL to establish important guidelines for physicians in evaluating and treating patients with SSNHL.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

Enthalten in:

Journal of audiology & otology - 28(2024), 1 vom: 22. Jan., Seite 10-17

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lee, Hyeon A [VerfasserIn]
Chung, Jae Ho [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
Prognosis
Review
Sensorineural hearing loss
Sudden hearing loss
Treatment

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Date Revised 27.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7874/jao.2024.00024

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367447886