Gradual decline in auditory acuity reported by the patient over a period of several months.
This phrase indicates a progressive hearing loss, the etiology of which requires further investigation. The timeframe suggests a chronic rather than acute process.
"Patient states hearing has been getting worse over several months, particularly in the left ear."
Used to document the patient's subjective experience of hearing loss in the initial presentation of their symptoms.
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