Sudden deafness, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is the sudden and unexplained loss of hearing. It generally affects only one ear, and any delay in receiving a diagnosis and medical care can make treatment less effective.
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Hearing loss is usually associated with aging, although noise, poor hygiene practices and infections are some of the most common factors that can also affect our ears and hearing. In most cases, hearing loss develops gradually, and sometimes we are unaware that we are experiencing small changes in our hearing ability.