Old name, new purpose: why we’ve gone back to RNID

  1. Home
  2. Hearing health

Doctors urged to treat people with sudden hearing loss within seven days  

New research from University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) has highlighted the importance of people with sudden hearing loss receiving medical treatment as quickly as possible.   What is sudden hearing loss?  Sudden hearing loss, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss, takes place in the inner ear, sometimes happening overnight. For people who are not treated quickly, it can cause permanent hearing loss.   Unfortunately, sudden hearing loss can be confused with temporary causes of hearing loss, such as...

Caroline’s story: sudden hearing loss 

Caroline is 46 and lives in Essex. A few years ago, her life changed forever when she woke up with a blocked ear, tinnitus and vertigo. Although she sought medical support, unfortunately due to delays and misdiagnosis, she was not given potential treatment quickly enough and her hearing loss became permanent.   Now, as new research highlights the importance of doctors treating patients with sudden hearing loss within seven days, Caroline wants to raise awareness about the importance of taking...
Back to top