مريضة بمرض منيير تأتيها نوبات دوار مع طنين وضعف سمع وامتلاء في الأذن. أي نصيحة غذائية تساعد؟

A woman with Ménière’s disease has attacks of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and ear fullness. Which dietary advice helps?

1. Reduce salt and caffeine
2. Eat sweets before an attack
3. Increase salt to raise blood pressure
4. Drink lots of coffee to stimulate the ear

Answer: A) Reduce salt and caffeine. Ménière’s is linked to excess inner-ear fluid. Reducing salt, caffeine and alcohol lessens attacks; diuretics and vestibular suppressants may be used. During attacks she lies still quietly.