What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a 35-year-old man who developed sudden sensorineural hearing loss after a loud cycling class and reviewed relevant literature on its management.
What They Found
A 35-year-old man experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss in his right ear after loud noise exposure during a high-intensity aerobic exercise class. Despite treatment with oral steroids, three weeks of intratympanic steroids, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, serial audiograms showed minimal improvement, indicating severe to profound mixed hearing loss.
Canadian Relevance
This case study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a case report, the findings are limited to a single patient and may not be generalizable to a broader population.