Otosclerosis and Hearing Loss

Treatment for otosclerosis may not be necessary until the hearing loss becomes severe. Here are the options:

1. Medication: Some studies suggest that taking fluoride, calcium, and vitamin D supplements might slow down otosclerosis. But more research is needed to be sure.

2. Hearing Aid: Hearing aids can help most people with hearing loss. While they can't give you normal hearing, they can make sounds clearer and easier to understand.

3. Surgery: In some cases, surgery can help. During surgery, the damaged bone in the ear is replaced with an artificial one. This can improve hearing for some people with otosclerosis.

Self-care after Surgery:

After surgery, it's important to take care of your ears to avoid complications. Follow these tips:

• Don't blow your nose too hard.
• Avoid being in very cold temperatures.
• Try to stay away from people who are sick to lower your chances of getting an infection.
• Don't expose your ears to changes in air pressure, like when flying in an airplane or scuba diving.
• Stay away from loud noises.
• If you feel ear pain, dizziness, or have a fever after surgery, see your doctor right away. These could be signs of an infection.