Class Notes

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Date: 13.06.21

Meniere's disease:
Clinical presentation:

● Vertigo
● Hearing loss
● Tinnitus
● Aural fullness

Etiology :

Autoimmune, Allergies, Na+ and H2o retention, hypothyroidism, Mumps, syphilis, head
trauma, previous infection

Risks :

Alcohol, smoking, fatigue, stress, respiratory infections, aspirin, genetics.

Management:

● Vestibular sedatives(eg: prochlorperazine)

● Vasodilators, antihistamines,
 2

● Diuretics

Surgical Management:

● Endolymphatic decompression or shunt

● Destructive labyrinthectomy

Lifestyle modifications :

● Avoid allergen
● Smoking cessation.