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Hearing loss in adults: assessment and management

NICE guideline [NG98] Published: 21 June 2018 Last updated: 02 October 2023

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Guidance:
Hearing loss in adults: assessment and management
Date issued:
21 June 2018

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss:- What is the most effective route of administration of steroids as a first-line treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss?

  • Earwax:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of microsuction compared with irrigation to remove earwax?

  • Use of hearing aids and incidence of dementia:- In adults with hearing loss, does the use of hearing aids reduce the incidence of dementia?

  • Hearing loss prevalence in people who under-present for hearing loss:- What is the prevalence of hearing loss among populations who under-present for possible hearing
    loss?

  • Monitoring and follow-up for adults with hearing loss:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of monitoring and follow-up for adults with hearing loss post-intervention compared with usual care?