Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you had a sudden hearing loss?
See significance of sudden hearing loss if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had new, sudden hearing loss without other symptoms?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you still have hearing loss after 4 days of home treatment that you think is caused by earwax or fluid buildup?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 13, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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