How are viral inner ear infections treated?
If hearing loss does not occur, most patients are managed symptomatically. Vestibular suppressant medications such as diazepam and Stemetil are used to control vomiting. Administration of these medications should be discontinued after a week because they interfere with the normal process of compensation to vestibular injuries. Patients who are still symptomatic at that time are good candidate for a vestibular rehabilitation. If hearing loss occurs, steroids are often given in attempt to prevent deafness in the affected ear.
