Labyrinthitis Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
inflammation of bony labyrinth of inner ear
incl semicircular canals, vestibule, cochlea
2
Q
usually due to
A
viral UTRI
rarely - bacterial infection 2ry to otitis media, meningitis
3
Q
presentation
A
acute onset vertigo
hearing loss
tinnitus
4
Q
Mx
A
short term symptomatic treatment: prochloperazine, cyclizine, promethazine
antib if bacterial