Tinnitus Flashcards
1
Q
Associated with hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus and sensation of fullness or pressure in one or both ears
A
Meniere’s disease
2
Q
- Onset is usually at 20-40 years
- Conductive deafness
- Overgrowth of bone in the inner ear
- Tinnitus
- Normal tympanic membrane - 10% will have a flamingo tinge
- Positive family history
A
Otosclerosis
3
Q
Hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus
Absent corneal reflex is important sign
Associated with neurofibromatosis type 2
A
Acoustic neuroma
4
Q
Causes include excessive loud noise and presbycusis
A
Hearing loss
5
Q
What drugs cause tinnitus?
A
- Aspirin
- Aminoglycosides
- Loop diuretics
- Quinine
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6
Q
What are some other less significant causes of tinnitus?
A
Impacted ear wax
Chronic suppurative otitis media
