Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

In this plan

1. P

   Purpose, Prevention & Protection

   • I treat a sudden hearing drop as a medical emergency, even if my ear just feels plugged.
   • I seek care today; I go to the ER if prompt medical or ear specialist care is unavailable.
   • I do not wait for wax drops, allergy medicine, or a cold to clear before seeking care.
   • I tell my clinician exactly when hearing changed, which ear is affected, and about recent illness, injury, or medicines.
2. E

   Education & Expectations

   4 points, for partners

3. N

   Nutrition & Next Steps

   4 points, for partners

4. C

   Consistency

   4 points, for partners

5. I

   Indications

   4 points, for partners

6. L

   Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

   4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners