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Medical Management of Meniere’s Disease

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There are no definitive curative or preventative therapies available for Meniere’s disease. Treatment modalities are based on several theories surrounding the possible causes of the disease, and treatment aims to reduce symptoms of vertigo and preserve hearing and balance function. Here, we describe medical management strategies of Meniere’s disease.

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA

    Stephen P. Cass, Maria C. Machala & Emily C. Ambrose

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Cass, S.P., Machala, M.C., Ambrose, E.C. (2019). Medical Management of Meniere’s Disease. In: Babu, S., Schutt, C., Bojrab, D. (eds) Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97858-1_14

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