Auto-immune Inner Ear Disease
Auto-immune inner ear disease is a condition in which hearing loss and imbalance—manifested either as disequilibrium or vertigo—occurs as a result of a patient’s own immune system producing antibodies against his/her inner ear.Outcomes for Auto-immune Inner Ear Disease
Patients have varying reactions to treatment for auto-immune inner ear disease. Some patients have resolution of symptoms, if only temporarily, while others continue to experience hearing loss and balance dysfunction. As with any auto-immune disease, autoimmune inner ear disease is a disorder that can recur throughout the patient’s lifetime.