Abstract
Clinical findings in 14 ears of 12 patients (7 females and 5 males) with inner ear damage due to acute otitis media were studied. The patients' ages ranged between 27 and 77 years (average 45 years). The patiens complained of otalgia, hearing loss, tinnitis, and vertigo at the time of their initial presentations. They were treated with antibiotics combined with steroids, vasodilators, and vitamins. Complete recovery of hearing was obtained in 6 ears. We recommend early auditory and vestibular testing for patients who were suspected to have sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitis or vertigo due to inner ear damage.
