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This is a rapid decline in hearing caused by damage to the auditory receptors or structures of the inner or middle ear. Seeing an otolaryngologist in time and properly prescribed treatment may help stop the progression of the disease and avoid complete hearing loss.
Hearing loss is usually considered a disease of older people. But according to WHO data, hearing loss can also occur at a young age, even in children. Worldwide, almost 460 million people suffer from hearing problems. Acute sensorineural hearing loss is one of the most common diagnoses. CSM uses modern methods for treating acute sensorineural hearing loss, and our doctors have many years of experience in managing hearing disorders. Today CSM is a full-cycle clinic where you can have diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Acute sensorineural hearing loss is a rapid decline in hearing. In the medical literature it is also called neurosensory hearing loss. Seeing an otolaryngologist in time and properly prescribed treatment may help stop the progression of the disease.
Hearing loss can be unilateral, bilateral, or unspecified. Congenital and acquired hearing loss are also distinguished. By duration, there are 4 types of sensorineural hearing loss:
According to ICD-10, the following forms of the disease are distinguished:
Congenital deafness can have different causes: from underdevelopment of the inner ear vestibule to chromosomal abnormalities. Acquired hearing impairment results from injuries, past viral and infectious diseases, the effects of medications, or age-related changes.
In sensorineural hearing loss, the auditory receptors or structures of the inner or middle ear are affected. The pathology involves impaired blood supply and destruction of cells of the inner ear, the auditory nerve, or the central nervous system. This condition requires prompt treatment. Otherwise it can lead to deafness. Particular attention should be paid to acute sensorineural hearing loss in children. If a child is not shown to a doctor in time, the pathology may soon lead to irreversible hearing loss. In that case, hearing aids may be the main available option.
In the acute form of the disease, a rapid decline in hearing is observed. The pathology affects one or both ears. In the early stage the clinical picture can be somewhat vague, so it is worth watching closely for the first manifestations of the disease.
Symptoms of acute sensorineural hearing loss include:
If a person has difficulty in conversation, perceives information poorly in conditions with background noise, or watches the speaker's lips to understand words better, they should see a doctor. Common signs of possible developing hearing loss include watching television at a high volume and not reacting to noise.
Hearing impairment in children may lead to developmental delay. A child learns to speak by listening to those around them, so reduced hearing leads to speech defects. In children, hearing loss can be congenital or acquired. The former is detected in the maternity hospital using evoked auditory potentials. Acquired hearing loss is usually diagnosed at about 4 years of age, when the cause of delayed speech development begins to be sought.
Types of hearing loss in children:
Most often, hearing loss in children is of a mixed nature. To establish a diagnosis and choose the right treatment strategy, it is important to show the child to a pediatric otolaryngologist.
The absence of timely treatment of acute sensorineural hearing loss may result in complete hearing loss. This can lead to disability and the need for hearing aids.
At the first signs of worsening hearing, you should consult an otolaryngologist and an audiologist. The specialist will take a medical history, examine the outer ears, and give a referral for laboratory tests and instrumental diagnostic procedures.
The list of laboratory tests includes:
Instrumental methods for diagnosing sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and deafness include:
The success of therapy in sensorineural and conductive hearing loss depends on its timeliness. The earlier treatment is started, the better the result may be. In most cases, hearing loss is caused by a lack of oxygen in the nerve cells of the auditory analyzer. To help prevent their death and improve blood circulation in the affected areas, treatment of sensorineural hearing loss in a hyperbaric chamber is used.
According to studies, a course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is associated with positive changes in hearing function. This shows up as a change in pure-tone threshold audiometry values. A reported effect lasts from 6 months to 15 years. After a repeat course of hyperbaric therapy, patients again show improvement in hearing indicators.
Maintenance courses of treatment of acute sensorineural hearing loss with hyperbaric oxygenation may help maintain a positive result. The method has been reported to help patients of various age groups, including children. It is recommended for the treatment of patients with sensorineural and conductive hearing loss of various origins, without age restrictions. Children also need sessions with a speech therapist-defectologist and a child psychologist.
Physiotherapy has been used in the treatment of children and adults with hearing loss, in particular:
Medication-based treatment includes taking B vitamins and vascular drugs. The selection of medications is made by the doctor individually. In some cases, hearing aids and cochlear implantation are used for hearing loss.
Avoiding risk factors is one of the key methods of preventing hearing loss. Infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract and otitis should be treated in time. People who work in noisy workplaces should use special protective equipment. At the first signs of worsening hearing, you should book an appointment with an otolaryngologist as soon as possible.
Patients with diagnosed sensorineural hearing loss need to visit an audiologist regularly to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. If there is a sharp drop in the hearing threshold, you should see a doctor immediately.
Are you suffering from reduced hearing? Do you need a doctor's consultation? CSM has qualified specialists with many years of experience. We also have a large physiotherapy department and a hyperbaric oxygenation department. Our doctors use modern methods for treating hearing disorders in adults and children. So if your doctor has recommended hyperbaric chamber treatment for hearing loss or other physiotherapy methods, you can contact CSM Clinic, where a range of treatment and rehabilitation procedures is available. You can find out all the details from our call center specialists at the phone numbers listed on our website, or through the feedback form.
