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Labyrinthitis | Causes & Risk Factors

What causes labyrinthitis?

The swelling in the inner ear that causes labyrinthitis often results from a viral or bacterial infection. For example, people often develop labyrinthitis after having an upper respiratory infection, such as the flu or a cold.

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Reviewed/Updated: 02/11
Created: 11/09