If your sudden hearing loss is not severe, go to your doctor within two days if it has not started to recover.
Drugs
Drugs are often prescribed to clear up ear infection or underlying nose problems which lead to hearing loss. Drugs may help sudden sensorineural hearing loss but rarely help other types of sensorineural deafness.
Operation
There are a wide range of operations, which correct the problems occurring in the middle ear. In many cases hearing can be almost fully restored. Unfortunately an operation can rarely help someone with sensorineural hearing loss except for cochlear implants in those with profound deafness.
Hearing Aids
For many people hearing aids are the only real help available. Using hearing aids is really no different to wearing glasses. Don't be put off by the idea that it will make you look older or less attractive. You'll be able to enjoy life far more if you can hear what's going on.
» Make sure your hearing aids are fitted by an audiologist who is a member of the NZ Audiological Society
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