Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), often called "sudden deafness," has a very narrow window for treatment—typically within the first **48 to 72 hours**. Early intervention with steroids can often restore hearing, but if left untreated for more than a few days, the loss can become **permanent**.
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), often called "sudden deafness," has a very narrow window for treatment—typically within the first **48 to 72 hours**. Early intervention with steroids can often restore hearing, but if left untreated for more than a few days, the loss can become **permanent**.