12 Symptoms ENT Doctors Say Never to Ignore
Your ears, nose, and throat might be trying to tell you something.
Sudden hearing loss in one ear is not something to dismiss as merely a blocked ear needing to pop. Dr. Ryan Salvador, an ENT surgeon, warns that abrupt changes in hearing can be a medical emergency. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss, affecting the inner ear, could be the culprit. If not treated promptly, steroids may not be effective. Seek medical attention immediately, even if the sensation is only a feeling of fullness or recent cold symptoms.
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