Hearing improvement in attacks of Meniere's disease treated with pressure chamber.
A method to reduce endolymphatic pressure by exposing patients with Meniere's disease to underpressure has earlier been described. In this work the possible mechanisms are discussed. A material of 36 patients with acute attacks, treated in this way, is now presented. 15 out of these patients experienced a rapid hearing improvement. In 11 cases the remission has lasted for more than 1 year. The method seems to be of great value for those who improved, since at least an early permanent damage to the cochlea can be avoided.
D001273:Atmosphere Exposure Chambers; D004710:Endolymph; D006801:Humans; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D008722:Methods; D011312:Pressure