Hearing Loss Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What kind of hearing loss results from pathology in the outer/ middle ear?
A
Conductive hearing loss
2
Q
What kind of hearing loss results from pathology in the inner ear?
A
Sensorineural hearing loss
3
Q
Congenital causes of conductive hearing loss? (3)
A
Atresia,
Abnormalities of ossicles,
Otosclerosis
4
Q
Congenital causes of sensorineural hearing loss? (2)
A
Infection (eg rubella),
Genetics (eg Alport’s syndrome)
5
Q
Acquired causes of conductive hearing loss? (4)
A
Wax,
Otitis externa,
Otitis media with effusion,
Perforated ear drum
6
Q
Acquired causes of sensorineural hearing loss? (6)
A
Presbycusis, Infection eg meningitis, measles, Trauma eg noise injury, head trauma, Tumour eg acoustic neuroma, Ototoxic drugs, Meniere's disease
7
Q
Name some ototoxic drugs (3)
A
Gentamicin,
Furosemide,
Cisplatin
