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A recent study published in The Laryngoscope has revealed a higher prevalence of Meniere disease among individuals with atopic dermatitis (AD). The research, conducted by Dr. Cha Dong Yeo and colleagues at Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju, South Korea, utilized data from the National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort, analyzing 84,579 individuals with and without AD.
The study found that individuals with AD faced a 44% higher overall risk of developing Meniere disease, as indicated by a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.44. Subgroup analysis revealed that risk factors varied based on age and sex. Men showed a notably lower risk (HR, 0.42), while middle-aged individuals (40 to 59 years) had a significantly higher risk (HR, 4.99). The risk escalated even further for those aged 60 years and older, with an HR of 8.21.
Additionally, patients with AD and comorbidities such as allergic rhinitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and allergic conjunctivitis also showed an increased risk for Meniere disease. Specifically, the adjusted HR for these conditions were 1.18, 1.32, and 1.54, respectively.
The study’s findings emphasize the need for comprehensive management approaches that address both AD and Meniere disease in patients, suggesting that understanding the link between these conditions could lead to better-targeted treatments and improved patient outcomes.
Dr. Yeo and his team note that while these results provide valuable insights, further research is needed to explore the underlying mechanisms connecting AD and Meniere disease, which could lead to optimized care for affected individuals.
For more details, refer to the study: Association Between Atopic Dermatitis and Meniere’s Disease: Nationwide Cohort Study, published in The Laryngoscope (DOI: 10.1002/lary.31906).
