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What Is Sudden Loss of Hearing?

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Updated September 02, 2008

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Question: What Is Sudden Loss of Hearing?
Answer: Sudden deafness is when hearing is lost suddenly, often without warning or any explanation. Many people who experience it think they are alone in this experience, but they are not alone.

Sudden deafness comes up from time to time on the About.com: Deafness forum and blog. Here are some examples:

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