<prompt> Regarding acute vestibular neuronitis all are true except:Tinnitus and vertigo developing over 1 -2 weeksHigh frequency sensorineural hearing lossSpontaneous nystagmus is presentUsually follows an upper respiratory tract infection  <response>: Ans: B High frequency sensorineural hearing loss Ref: Diseases of the Ear Nose and Throat by PL Dhingra.5th edn .2010.Page 52Explanation:Vestibular NeuronitisUsually follows a upper respiratory infectionDue to direct viral involvement on vestibular ganglionCharacterised by sudden onset of severe vertigo which may last few days to 2-3 weeksThere are no cochlear symptomsOther causes of peripheral vertigo areMenieres diseaseBPPVLabrynthitisPerilymph fistulaTrauma to head 