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- What is labyrinthitis?
- Symptoms of labyrinthitis
- Causes of labyrinthitis
- Prevention of labyrinthitis
- Risk factors for labyrinthitis
- Complications of labyrinthitis
- When to see a doctor about labyrinthitis
- Diagnosis of labyrinthitis
- Conventional treatment of labyrinthitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of labyrinthitis
- Living with labyrinthitis
- Caring for someone with labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Allergic rhinitis (or allergies) - people who are prone to getting allergies and experience recurrent allergic rhinitis (hay fever) tend to be more likely to develop other infections as well as labyrinthitis inflammation of the middle ear due to the close proximity of the other tissues which are affected by the allergies and which then can affect the ear as well and labyrinthitis is not easily preventable due to this cause
- Infection of the middle ear - any infection of the of the middle ear has a very high chance of also causing labyrinthitis too and labyrinthitis is not easily preventable due to this cause
- Infection of the upper respiratory system - any infection of the upper respiratory system will cause swelling, irritation and inflammation of the upper respiratory tissues as they fight the infection and this may also cause labyrinthitis too, which is not easily preventable
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There are ways to prevent labyrinthitis from occurring, or at least reduce severity of symptoms:
- Avoid allergens - people who have recurrent allergic reactions to specific allergens need to take care to avoid these allergens, to reduce exposure and reduce likelihood of allergic rhinitis and prevent labyrinthitis from also occurring
- Avoid cigarette exposure - any exposure to cigarette smoke (including second hand smoke from other people's cigarettes) can aggravate and irritate the delicate tissue inside the middle ear, cause inflammation and result in labyrinthitis. Do not smoke and do not be exposed to other people's cigarette smoke
- Avoid excessive alcohol intake - excessive alcohol intake is a known risk factor for developing labyrinthitis, so limiting alcohol intake is advisable to help prevent labyrinthitis
- Avoid injuring the ear - any injury to the ear can potentially cause labyrinthitis, so always protect the head and ears when engaging in any risky, adventure sports activities to prevent risk of labyrinthitis
- Eat fresh, unprocessed foods - a healthy diet, full of fresh unprocessed foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, some fish and other proteins, unsaturated oils) is vital to providing the body with adequate nutrients to boost the function of the immune system, so that it can be well equipped to deal with any viruses or bacteria and reduce risk of any types of upper respiratory infections that can increase likelihood of developing labyrinthitis
- Take care if you have a colds, sinusitis or flu - try to rest as recommended by your doctor if you have a cold, sinusitis or flu infection, as rest is the only way the body can gather all its resources to fight the infection and heal more quickly and prevent worsening of the infection or complications such as labyrinthitis
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
