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Wake Up With a Muffled Ear? Treat Sudden Hearing Loss Like an Emergency

Wake Up With a Muffled Ear? Treat Sudden Hearing Loss Like an Emergency

If one ear suddenly goes muffled or silent, don’t wait. Learn how to spot sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), what to do in the first hour, how it differs from earwax or congestion, and what treatment and recovery look like. Gentle, practical guidance—backed by evidence—and when to see an audiologist or ENT fast.

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