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conditions of the inner ear (hearing loss (risk factors (ear infections,…
conditions of the inner ear
mennieres disease
pathophysiology
tissue changes in the labyrinth trigger production of excess endolymph , which distorts contour of the membraneous labyrinth and destroys the delicate vestibula and cochlea hair cells.
causes
uknown but related to malabsoption of the endolymph in the membraneos labyrinth
signs and symptoms
tinittus
aural fullness
hearing loss
feeling of being pulled to the ground
vertigo
risk factors
pre existing autoimmune disorders
allergies
family history
trauma to thehead or ear
management /diagnostic tests
refer for audiometric studies
neurological examination
vestibular tests
nursing management
symptomatic care
provide rest
counselling the patient about condition
administer antiemetics
keep in quet environment
place in comfortable position
instruct patient to avoid sudden movements
definition
a disease of unknown cause affecting the membranous labyrinth of the ear ,causing progressive deafness and attacks of tinnitus and vertigo.
hearing loss
difinition
is a partial or total inability to hear.
pathophysiology
these disruptions may be a result of hair cells destruction in the cochlea or damage to the eighth cranial nerve.sound perceived by the brain are both diminished and distorted.
risk factors
ear infections
prolonged exposure to noise
poor ear hygiene
trauma to tympanic membrane
head inury
ototoxin medication
tumours e.g cholesteatoma
foreign bodies
assessment and common findings
head trauma or ear
tinittus
humming sound that comes and goes
increasing inability to hear
poor perfomance at school
unfounded suspicion of people talking about patient
causes
loud noises
age related hearing loss
ototoxic medication
earwax buildup
underlying medical problems
management
thorough assessment done
refer to physician for proper diagnosis
refer to audiologist for proper assessment of the degree of hearing loss
proper hearing aids
signs and symptoms
hearing problem
ringing in ears
sensitivity to sound
social isolation
speech delay in children
nursing management
communication strategies
hearing aids
assistitive listening devices
cerumen management
medical treatment
administer antibiotics
myringotomy
removal of fluid
diagnostic tests
audiometry
audiology
hearing test
tympanometry
pure tone audiometry