Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Emergency

The family physician's role in recognizing and managing sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is crucial. A recently updated otolaryngologic clinical practice guideline has been released for this emergency syndrome, but dissemination is limited to a specialty journal. As a result, the guidelines may not be widely available in the primary care setting where patients often present. We provide this focused review to clarify and disseminate SSNHL guidelines for the frontline family physician.

Automated summary

The role of family physicians in recognizing and managing sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is crucial, but the dissemination of updated guidelines is limited to specialty journals. To address this issue, a focused review is provided to clarify and disseminate SSNHL guidelines for frontline family physicians.