Old article, hint on episodes to come? 

I mentioned this in a forum once, scary stuff right?

oh, I think I remember that... I really wonder if at one point in the show they'll deal with the collateral effects of his addiction.

oh god.

House wouldn't be very funny if he had to make jokes in sign language...

:(

Well that article does discuss a cochlear implant, so I'm sure if House loses his hearing, he'll get one.

interesting...