Otosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
what usually predisposes to this
A
genetics and family history
2
Q
who is it more common in
A
women
3
Q
how does this present
A
gradual onset conductive hearing loss
4
Q
when does this progress more rapidly
A
pregnancy
-associated with high oestrogen
5
Q
what is the aetiology
A
gradual fixation of the stapes footplate
6
Q
what is a clinical sign
A
gradually increasing gap between air and bone conduction test
7
Q
what is the treatment
A
stapedectomy or hearing aid
