Labyrinthitis Flashcards

1
Q

what

A

inflammation of bony labyrinth of inner ear

incl semicircular canals, vestibule, cochlea

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2
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usually due to

A

viral UTRI

rarely - bacterial infection 2ry to otitis media, meningitis

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3
Q

presentation

A

acute onset vertigo
hearing loss
tinnitus

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4
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Mx

A

short term symptomatic treatment: prochloperazine, cyclizine, promethazine

antib if bacterial

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