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‘I collapsed at the gym and woke up with tinnitus’

Two years ago, 25-year-old Chessie King was at the gym when she fell unconscious. When she came round, she’d suffered sudden hearing loss and was left with tinnitus in one ear. Learning to live with the constant high-pitched noise wasn’t easy for Chessie and it impacted on both her career and social life. It feels as if there is a “bee constantly buzzing around inside your head”, Chessie says. Now, with the help of a hearing aid, she has regained her confidence and feels empowered.

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