Q Even after steroids, only about half of my hearing came back. Is there no chance it will improve any further?
A Even after partial recovery, additional improvement can occur over several months. Rather than giving up, it is meaningful to continue treatment that restores inner-ear circulation and supports nerve recovery. That said, the degree of change tends to diminish after about six months.
Detailed Answer
With sudden hearing loss, hearing often does not fully return even after steroid treatment, and a partially recovered state may persist. However, some cases show additional improvement over weeks to months after the initial treatment, so it is recommended to allow at least three to six months as a recovery period after onset. Low-frequency loss, in particular, tends to have a relatively better prognosis than high-frequency loss.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
For the hearing loss that remains after steroids, Dongjedang takes an approach of continuously improving inner-ear blood flow and replenishing Kidney deficiency. When Qi and blood are supplied, the environment around the damaged hair cells improves, raising the possibility of nerve recovery. Even when full recovery is difficult, the treatment offers meaningful help in reducing the loudness of tinnitus and the blocked sensation, easing day-to-day discomfort.
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