[Sudden unilateral sensorineural hearing loss after carbon monoxide intoxication]. / Nagla gluchota jednostronna w przebiegu ciezkiego zatrucia tlenkiem wegla.

A case of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear after carbon monoxide intoxication was presented. The diagnosis was based upon an interview, medical examinations and audiometric investigations. Results of diagnostic evaluations, clinical presentation and treatment were discussed. Hearing improvement was obtained after 6 days of treatment and normal hearing returned after 14 days. Patients who suffer from CO intoxication are at risk of hearing impairment, therefore, there is a need for audiometric follow up in these patients.