ear, nose, and throat disorders
Sudden Hearing Loss
Treatment of Sudden Hearing Loss
Treatment is directed at any known cause of the sudden hearing loss. When the cause is unknown, most doctors try giving corticosteroids. In addition, doctors may also prescribe antiviral drugs effective against herpes simplex (such asvalacyclovirorfamciclovir), even though there is no good evidence that antiviral drugs are beneficial. When the cause is unknown, about half of people regain normal hearing and hearing is partially recovered in others. Improvement, if it can be achieved, usually occurs within 10 to 14 days. Recovery from an Ear Disorders Caused by Drugs varies greatly depending on the drug and the dosage. With some drugs (such as 