TAMING THE SRU
Taming The SRU / Annals of B Pod - April 10,2023 - By Kourtney Kein
SUMMARY
Sensorineural hearing loss is a known side effect of opioid class drugs in both acute overdoses and chronic high dose opioid use. The exact mechanism is unknown, but it is thought to be secondary to damage to the cochlea. Prognosis varies from rapid spontaneous resolution to long term hearing loss requiring cochlear implants. There is no evidence supporting any specific treatment to mitigate or treat OAHL.