Labyrinthitis Flashcards
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Pathophysiology of labyrinthitis
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Inflammation of the bony labyrinth of the inner ear, including the semicircular canals, vestibule and cochlea
Normally due to an URTI
2
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Presentation of labrynthitis
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Acute onset vertigo
Associated with:
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
Patients may have symptoms associated with the causative virus, such as a cough, sore throat and blocked nose
3
Q
Diagnosing labrynthitis
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Clinical diagnosis
Exclude a central cause of the vertigo.
Head impulse test
4
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Management of labrynthitis
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Up to 3 days of medication:
- Prochlorperazine
- Antihistamines e.g. promethazine
Antibiotics - bacterial labyrinthitis and treat bacterial infection such as otitis media
