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The study aims to evaluate the spontaneous recovery rates and predictors in sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients.

April 19, 2026Otology & Neurotology0 citations

Prospective Short-Term Observation for Spontaneous Recovery of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

SJSeoyun Jang HNHan-seul Na SLSeokhwan Lee

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The study aims to evaluate the spontaneous recovery rates and predictors in sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients.
Observed patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss over a short term.
Measured initial pure tone audiometry (PTA) levels.
Administered corticosteroid therapy to patients with limited early recovery.
Approximately one-third of patients demonstrated spontaneous recovery within one week.
Initial PTA level under 71 dB strongly predicts the likelihood of spontaneous recovery.
Corticosteroid therapy provided significant hearing improvement for patients with limited recovery.

Abstract

Approximately one-third of patients with SSNHL recovered spontaneously within 1 week. Initial PTA was the strongest predictor of spontaneous recovery, with a threshold of 71 dB. For patients with limited early recovery, corticosteroid therapy resulted in meaningful hearing improvement.

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