Ménière's Disease

Ménière's disease is a chronic disease of the ___ ear

• External Ear

• Middle Ear

• Inner Ear

Which of the following are common symptoms of Ménière's disease?

• Tinnitus

• Loss of Vision

• Migraines

• Vertigo

All of the following can increase the risk of developing Meniere's EXCEPT

• Trauma

• Anatomical Abnormalities

• Viral Infections

• Excessive Earwax

Endolymphatic hydrops in the inner ear cause damage to which cells?

• Hair

• Dieters

• Ganglion

• Boettcher

The increase of volume and pressure in the ear results in the misfiring of what nerve?

• Vestibular

• Facial

• Vagus

• Temporal

In individuals with Ménière's disease, what two fluids in the ear mix with each other?

Definite diagnosis can only be done by post mortem biopsy of the

Which of the following are possible treatments for Ménière's disease?

• Low salt diet

• Antihistamines

• High potassium diet

• Diuretic hydrochlorothiazide

What can an OT do for someone with Ménière's disease?

• Prescribe Medication

• Food Journaling

• Vestibular Rehabilitation

• Preventing Falls