by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. That is not in doubt. What is in doubt is how doctors should best treat sudden hearing loss. Treatment for sudden hearing loss currently includes steroids, antiviral medications, vasodilators, hyperbaric oxygen, and to a lesser extent, vitamins, minerals and herbs, Some ear specialists choose […]
Sudden Hearing Loss
Sudden Hearing Loss–What Should You Do?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A young man pleaded: Please help, I have experienced severe hearing loss in my left ear. I am already deaf in my right ear. I currently have a cold, nothing serious, and am praying this is the cause. I have been taking Prozac for 3 weeks now. I also take Propranolol […]
Coping with Sudden Hearing Loss
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained: Almost 5 years ago I suffered from Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss in my right ear. I have been told that it was the result of a virus and at present no help exists. I have found some help with the use of a behind-the-ear hearing aid in my […]
Sudden Hearing Loss–Medical Emergency or Just a Cold?
Here is a simple test you can quickly do to help determine if your blocked ear feeling (hearing loss) is really a sudden hearing loss medical emergency, or is just temporarily blocked from a cold you have and is nothing to worry about.
Feeling of Pressure in Ears–Ho Hum or Medical Emergency?
Fellings of pressure (or blocked feeling) in the ears can be caused by middle ear infections. They can also be caused by rapid hearing loss in the inner ear and as such need to be treated as medical emergencies. Learn how to tell the difference and what you need to do.
Hope for Sudden Hearing Loss?
What are the best options for people suffering from severe cases of sudden hearing loss?