Ototoxicity – Drug induced hearing loss
Ototoxicity is a chemical injury to the labyrinth occurring as a side effect of pharmacotherapy. An ototoxic insult may affect hearing, vestibular functions or both. Types of ototoxicity Reversible / […]
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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) – Clinical presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment
Sudden hearing loss (SHL) is an emergency clinical condition characterized by a rapid-onset subjective sensation of hearing impairment in one or both ears. When not recognized and managed promptly, sudden […]
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Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss is an early predictor of Cerebrovascular Accidents
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is an acute dysfunction of the inner ear that affects men and women approximately equally, with a peak age-related incidence occurring between 50 and 60 years. […]
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