ABSTRACT

With regard to Ménière’s disease, the following statements are true:

It typically presents between the ages of 30 and 50 years.

It is characterised by the triad of hyperacusis, vertigo and tinnitus.

Treatment involves lifestyle changes such as a low-salt diet and the medical addition of a thiazide diuretic.

Audiometry will show a conductive hearing loss.

It can cause drop attacks.