Prospective observation reveals recovery patterns in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, suggesting implications for treatment.
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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