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1. Acute labyrinthitis
• This is an inflammation of the middle ear and cochlea.
• It may lead to deafness.
• It can be treated by using certain drugs but sometimes an operation may be necessary.
2. Tinnitis:
• This is a sensation of noises in the ear.
• It is caused among others by accumulation of wax in the ear or use of certain drugs e.g. quinine.
• Treatment is by removal of wax, stopping use of the causative drug.
3. Vertigo - Giddiness
• This is disorientation of body in space - one of the causes is dilation of endolymph.
• Corrections: Use of appropriate drugs.
4. Deafness.
• This is inability to hear.
• It is presented in various degrees in various individuals, some have partial hearing, others are completely deaf.
This may be as a result of:
• Chronic infection of cochlea.
• Lack of sensory cells.
• Excess wax in external auditory canal.
• Fusion of ear ossicles.
5. Otitis Media
• This is the inflammation of middle ear due to build-up of fluid.
• It is marked by the swelling of tissues surrounding the Eustachian tube due to infection or severe congestion.
• A strong negative pressure creates a vacuum in the middle ear.
• Treatment - use of antibiotics or surgery.
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