Rare Ear Pathologies Flashcards

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Q

What is meunière’ a disease

A

Xs endolymph in inner ear —> recurrent vertigo attacks

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Triad of symptoms of Ménière’s disease

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  • vertigo
  • tinnitus
  • hearing loss
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Presentation of Ménière’s disease (inc age)

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  • 40-50 yo
  • unilateral hearing loss w/ vertigo attacks
  • can have nystagmus
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4
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Mx Meniere’s acute attacks

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  • prochlorperazine

- antihistamines

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5
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Mx Meniere’s prophylaxis

A

Betahistine

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