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SUBMITTER: Schmidt W
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5224697 | biostudies-other | 2017 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Schmidt Wiebke W Sarran Christophe C Ronan Natalie N Barrett George G Whinney David J DJ Fleming Lora E LE Osborne Nicholas J NJ Tyrrell Jessica J
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology 20170201 2
<h4>Hypothesis</h4>Changes in the weather influence symptom severity in Ménière's disease (MD).<h4>Background</h4>MD is an unpredictable condition that significantly impacts on quality of life. It is suggested that fluctuations in the weather, especially atmospheric pressure may influence the symptoms of MD. However, to date, limited research has investigated the impact of the weather on MD.<h4>Methods</h4>In a longitudinal study, a mobile phone application collected data from 397 individuals (2 ...[more]