Profound SNHL in ears with EH suggests two potential mechanisms: a short interval (1-2 months) between onset in both ears points to a pre-existing hydrops ear further compromised by a superimposed infection, whereas a longer interval (5-8 years) indicates the development of delayed EH.
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