Question

A 47-year-old notices unilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss over 24-48 hours. Otoscopy normal. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent ENT referral (within 24 hours) and consider high-dose oral steroids

Answer

Reassure and review in 2 weeks

Answer

Start decongestants

Answer

Start oral antibiotics

Answer

Arrange routine audiology in 6 weeks

Practice question

A 47-year-old notices unilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss over 24-48 hours. Otoscopy normal. What is the most appropriate action?