Open AccessPlain Language Summary: Ménière’s Disease
Author(s) -
Basura Gregory J.,
Colandrea Maria,
Walsh Sandra A.,
Kuch Amy Angie,
Monjur Taskin M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599820909437
Subject(s) - guideline , medicine , family medicine , health care , plain language , disease , physical examination , clinical practice , pediatrics , surgery , pathology , linguistics , economics , economic growth , philosophy
This plain language summary explains Ménière’s (pronounced men‐yerz) disease (MD) to patients. The summary applies to patients aged 18 years and older with a suspected diagnosis of definite or probable MD. It is based on the 2020 “Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease.” This guideline uses published research to best advise health care providers and patients on the history and physical examination of patients with MD and how to diagnose and treat them. The guideline includes recommendations that are explained in this summary. Recommendations may not apply to every patient but can be used to facilitate shared decision making between patients and their health care providers.