Does [ Analysis of air caloric testing result for patients suffering from tympanic membrane perforation with vertigo ]?
Bilateral caloric air became strong stimulation for the perforated ear, nystagmus of perforated ear with normal function of semicircular canal was stronger than that of the non-perforated ear. While the perforated ear with undermined function of semicircular canal, nystagmus could present normal or weakened. In the patients with otitis media in active stage, hot air stimulation could be turned to cool stimulation response so as to cause inverted nystagmus. Air caloric testing can be used to assess vestibular function of the patients with tympanic membrane perforation and vertigo.
The IP application was not accurate in counting steps and recorded significantly lower step counts than the SW and TC. Thus, the free pedometer application used is not a valid instrument for monitoring activity during treadmill walking.