New Sudden Hearing Loss Guidelines Provoke Mixed Opinions

Dr. Stachler said the guidelines are not set in stone and should be considered recommendations based on the best evidence. “There are times that a physician may not follow a recommendation for various reasons, and it is important that the guidelines are not seen as punitive,” he said. He also noted that all guidelines are updated every five years and acknowledged the need for more data to clarify the role of steroids as upfront treatment.