Rare Ear Pathologies

Question 1

What is meunière’ a disease

Answer 1

Xs endolymph in inner ear —> recurrent vertigo attacks

Question 2

Triad of symptoms of Ménière’s disease

Answer 2

• vertigo
• tinnitus
• hearing loss

Question 3

Presentation of Ménière’s disease (inc age)

Answer 3

• 40-50 yo
• unilateral hearing loss w/ vertigo attacks
• can have nystagmus

Question 4

Mx Meniere’s acute attacks

Answer 4

• prochlorperazine

- antihistamines

Question 5

Mx Meniere’s prophylaxis

Answer 5

Betahistine