Ménière's Disease (MD) typically presents with the classic triad of symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. MD significantly impacts a patient's quality of life and their ability to carry out basic daily functions. This case report describes how electroacupuncture and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) were used concurrently to assist a patient suffering from MD to achieve substantial recovery and improve her...
No actionable change; a single case report of electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy for Ménière's disease provides insufficient evidence to recommend these as clinical alternatives to established treatments.
As patients increasingly seek complementary therapies for Ménière's disease, audiologists should be aware of the very limited evidence base supporting interventions like electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy.
- 01Single case report examining electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy for Ménière's disease.
- 02Ménière's disease causes recurring vertigo, tinnitus, and fluctuating hearing loss.
- 03Published in an integrative medicine journal, reflecting growing interest in complementary approaches.
- 04No control or comparator was used; outcomes cannot be generalised.
- 05Evidence is far too limited to support changing clinical management protocols.
Electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy can be used to manage Ménière's disease symptoms.
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- Journal
- Integrative Medicine
- Publication type
- case_report
- Evidence level
- 4
- Sample size
- 1
- Population
- Patient(s) with Ménière's disease presenting with vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
- Intervention
- Electroacupuncture combined with low-level laser therapy
Primary outcomes
Symptom management of Ménière's disease (vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss)