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I did 2 ct scan, 1st scan shows everything is normal, 2nd shows that i have otosclerosis in both ears, can otosclerosis affect only one ear?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes : Otosclerosis is a chronic, slowly progressive condition that usually affects conductive hearing (the middle ear-specifically the stapes bone). It usually becomes noticeable in the 30's. It has to be checked with a hearing test to assess severity. It can be fixed surgically and if not interested in surgery, a hearing aid. One ear may manifest hearing loss first, then the other may become a problem.

Answered 3/12/2020

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