Sudden Hearing Loss With Spontaneous Recovery

Abstract

A case report is presented of a 69-year-old woman who experienced sudden unilateral hearing loss with spontaneous, complete recovery. The results of the audiological testing, performed two and one-half days, three and one-half days, and one week, six weeks, and six months after the insult, are presented. It is suggested that recovery from sudden deafness after the use of drugs be viewed in light of the fact that some cases of sudden deafness recover spontaneously. This by no means negates the need for immediate referral to the otologist. It is also strongly suggested that the better ear be audiologically evaluated as rigorously as the affected ear.