Sudden Hearing Loss After Diving
1Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency.You need to see a doctor immediately. 2Be ready to get a second opinion.Studies confirm the efficacy of a combination ofCorticosteroids and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. 3Sudden deafness is not just for divers.Pass the word! It was a pleasant surprise to reconnect with our friends Catherine and Bubba on Deep Blue’s new dive boat last weekend. Both are avid underwater photographers. They were back in Aqaba after three months out and about, scouting some of the most spectacular diving spots in the world. When Bubba noticed that I was in no rush to put on my wet suit, he was quick to inquire: Bubba: “You are not diving with us today, Dom?” Me: “I wish I were! I am off diving for another four months. I suffered severe and sudden hearing loss in my left ear last November after a freediving course. I underwent intense treatment with a combination of steroids and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Now I need to give my ears a break and hope they’ll keep healing naturally…” Bubba: “I am so sorry, Dom. And how are you now?” Me: “I am in high spirits. As for my ear, the glass is only half full. The hearing loss has gone from severe to moderate, so I consider myself lucky. I’ll most likely need hearing aids, which is depressing for a musician like me. But now I am on a mission to share my experience with fellow divers because, sadly, I would have had greater chances of full recovery with better guidance from the… Read More »Sudden Hearing Loss After Diving