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1
Q

vertigo

A

antiemetics

antihistamines/anticholinergics
dopamine blockers
benzodiazepines
serotonin antagonists

2
Q

auditory tube dysfunction

A

systemic & intranasal products: pseudoephedrine & oxymetazoline

avoid air travel, rapid alt change & under water diving

3
Q

serous otitis media

A

short course of prednisone
oral antibiotics: amoxcicillin

medication fails
myringotomy

4
Q

vestibular neuronitis

A

glucocorticoids fist lien

supportive DIAZEPAM, vestibular therapy

5
Q

BPPV

A

PT protocols

epley maneuver

6
Q

Endolymphatic Hydrops (Meniere Syndrome)

A

low salt diet
acetazolamide
refractive: intratympanic corticosteroid injections

7
Q

external otitis

A

swimmer’s ear: acidification
-50/50 mixture ir isopropyl alcohol and vinegar

infection:
acidic otic antibiotic drops: aminoglycoside (neomycin, polymyxin b) or fluoroquinolone with or without corticosteroids

8
Q

malignant otitis externa

A

prolonged antipseudomonal antibiotic

IV cipro often required

9
Q

mastoiditis

A

IV antibiotics directed against most common offending agents

cefazolin

10
Q

labyrinthitis

A

abx w fever
vestibular suppressants (valium, mclizine)
glucocorticoids

11
Q

tinnitus

A

avoidance of excessive noise, ototoxic agents,

oral antidepressants; nortriptyline

12
Q

acute otitis media

A

amoxicillin or erythromycin plus sulfonamide

13
Q

chronic otitis media

A

removal of infected debris
earplugs
topical antibiotic drops (ofloxcacin or cipro with dexamethasone)