“Can hearing loss in one ear be fixed?”
I have a sudden hearing loss in my right ear. Can hearing loss in one ear be fixed?
2 Answers
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If the sudden hearing loss is caused by something like an earwax impaction, it can certainly be treated. If the sudden hearing loss is related to a nerve-type loss, there may not be much to do medically after about a week. While the hearing may not return, you may be a candidate for a specific type of hearing aid technology known as a CROS. I would recommend visiting an ear, nose, and throat specialist to evaluate the sudden hearing loss as a first step.