Suppurative labyrinthitis Bacteria infiltrates the fluid space of inner ear u Vestibular symptoms Acute phase of inflammation Vertigo, nausea a The phase of central compensation imbalance or unsteadiness a Recovery phase: severe perturbation, patients experiences a brief sensation of vertigoSuppurative labyrinthitis ◼ Bacteria infiltrates the fluid space of inner ear ◼ Vestibular symptoms ◼ Acute phase of inflammation: Vertigo, nausea ◼ The phase of central compensation: imbalance or unsteadiness ◼ Recovery phase: severe perturbation, patients experiences a brief sensation of vertigo