Sudden Hearing Loss
eBook - ePub

Sudden Hearing Loss

Stories of Hope, Guidance, and Support

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eBook - ePub

Sudden Hearing Loss

Stories of Hope, Guidance, and Support

About this book

A compassionate guide for coping with sudden hearing loss that offers support, treatment insights, and stories of hope.

Shortlisted for the International Book Award by the American Book Fest

Sudden hearing loss can strike anyone at any time, leaving individuals and their loved ones grappling with confusion, fear, and isolation. In this comprehensive and compassionate guide, Carly Sygrove, Andrea Simonson, and Caroline Norman share personal narratives and insights to help readers affected by this life-altering condition to cope with their new reality.

Drawing from their own experiences with sudden hearing loss and the testimonies of more than 60 individuals from around the world, the authors describe the immediate emotional impact, the desperate search for answers, and the various paths to adaptation and recovery. The guide covers important concerns:
• What to expect at medical appointments
• Early treatment protocols
• Tinnitus and hyperacusis
• Balance disorders
• Emotional impacts of sudden hearing loss
• Hearing aids and cochlear implants

With heartfelt stories and practical advice, Sudden Hearing Loss offers readers not only a wealth of information but also a sense of community and understanding. Whether you are personally affected or supporting a loved one, this book provides the guidance and hope needed to navigate the challenges of sudden hearing loss.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1: Out of the Blue: Stories of Sudden Hearing Loss
  8. Chapter 2: What Is Happening? Background and Medical Appointments
  9. Chapter 3: Please Fix This! Early Treatment Protocols
  10. Chapter 4: Ears in Overdrive: Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
  11. Chapter 5: Stop Rocking the Boat! Balance Disorders
  12. Chapter 6: Is This My New Normal? Living with Newly Acquired Hearing Loss
  13. Chapter 7: Why Do I Feel This Way? Emotional Impacts of Sudden Hearing Loss
  14. Chapter 8: Embracing Technology: Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
  15. Chapter 9: Hope for the Future: Silver Linings and Advice
  16. Appendix. Support Resources
  17. Notes
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index
  20. Promo Page