{"id":8020,"date":"2023-02-02T12:50:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T19:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=8020"},"modified":"2023-02-02T12:50:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T19:50:47","slug":"can-colds-cause-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/can-colds-cause-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Colds Cause Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s a reason they call it the common cold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), \u201cadults have an average of 2-3 colds per year<\/a>, and children have even more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of us are familiar with nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, sore throat and other traditional symptoms that come with getting a cold. However, occasionally having a cold can affect our hearing as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

Having a Cold May Cause Temporary Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n
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As you know, having a cold can cause you to experience a lot of congestion. This fluid and mucus buildup that occurs in the nose and throat can make its way up to the Eustachian tubes in the ear. This can cause a blockage which makes it harder for soundwaves to travel through the ear. If this happens, you may experience muffled hearing or even temporary hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it may feel unpleasant and even concerning to not be able to hear as well as you normally do, the good news is your hearing should return to normal as you get over your cold and the rest of your symptoms start to disappear as well.<\/p>\n\n\n

Can a Cold Ever Lead to Permanent Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n

It\u2019s very unlikely that hearing loss from a cold would become permanent. However, one complication of a cold is that it can lead to an ear infection. Ear infections are more common in children than adults. However, people of any age can develop one, especially if they have any problems with their Eustachian tubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of an ear infection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n