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Imagine this: you wake up, turn your head, and suddenly you can barely hear anything on one side. Or you’re at work, someone says something, and it arrives as muffled humming. Sudden hearing loss – also known as sudden deafness – is not an everyday occurrence, but when it does happen, it can be quite frightening. What is going on? And more importantly, should you panic right away? <\/p>\n\n

In this blog, we’ll take you through the possible causes of sudden hearing loss, what to do if you experience it and when it’s smart to raise the alarm right away.<\/p>\n\n

What is sudden hearing loss anyway?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Sudden hearing loss (in medical terms, sudden sensorineural hearing loss) means that your hearing deteriorates significantly in a short period of time – often in one ear. This is not a small difference, but really a noticeable loss: as if someone suddenly turned down a volume knob or your ear were clogged with cotton wool. <\/p>\n\n

Sometimes it happens within a few minutes, sometimes over a few hours or a day. Often for no apparent reason. And sometimes the hearing returns spontaneously, but unfortunately that is no guarantee. That is why it is important to know what the possible causes are. <\/p>\n\n

Common causes of sudden hearing loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

1. Earwax plug (conductive loss).<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

We’ll start with the most innocent cause: a blockage in the ear canal. A thick plug of earwax can suddenly shift or swell as a result of showering, swimming or picking yourself up, for example. Result: sound no longer comes through properly, and you suddenly hear much less. <\/p>\n\n

Good news: this is easy to fix. Often blowing out or cleaning at your doctor’s office is enough. Or you can use a safe home ear cleaner, such as the Bebird with camera – then you can see for yourself if there really is a plug and gently remove it. <\/p>\n