Epistemis

Hypoacusis

Specialty: Otolaryngology.

  • hearing loss
  • deafness
  • sudden hearing loss

Why it occurs

  • Earwax plug
  • Presbycusis (age)
  • Otitis media
  • Acoustic trauma / ototoxic
  • Sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Initial workup

Otoscopy and acumetry (Rinne/Weber); audiometry; distinguish transmissive/neurosensory.

red flags

Sudden unilateral hearing loss (ENT emergency) or with neurological focality.

Standard management

  • Withdrawal of ototoxic drugs — aminoglycosides, furosemide, cisplatin
  • Corticoid — in sudden, early sensorineural hearing loss

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousHyperacusis
Area
Otolaryngology
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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