Sudden sensorineural hearing loss may vary from mild to severe (deafness) and usually affects only one side (unilateral). This type of hearing loss occurs over a short period, within a few hours or sometimes almost instantaneously. In most cases of sudden loss of hearing, the condition may spontaneously resolve with a partial or complete return of the hearing. In cases where the hearing loss resolves, it usually occurs within 10 to 14 days.

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Tinnitus is the perception of a sound or noise, usually described as a ringing noise in the ears, in the absence of any external noise source (lack of acoustic stimulus). Tinnitus is often associated with the elderly but can affect younger persons, especially those exposed to excessively loud sounds (music) on a regular basis. In most cases of tinnitus is accompanied by hearing loss of varying degrees, mild to severe.

Tinnitus itself is not a disease but is a common symptom associated with many ear disorders.

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A report, published in Archives of Internal Medicine on July 28, showed that the occurrence of hearing loss in the U.S. adults may have increased more than previously expected.

Hearing impairment is normally accepted a highly common condition while many consider it a societal problem. The aging population of the U.S. and increasing use of hearing aids indicate that there is a significant rise in hear impairment cases. Usually, people with hearing impairments face difficulty in processing verbal language and they restrict their social connectivity and communication. According to the author of that study “Work productivity, cognitive and emotional status and quality of life related to health are badly affected by these communication difficulties.”

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