Cases from the aerospace medicine residents' teaching file. Case #39. Ménière's disease

A case of Ménière's disease in an Air Force pilot is presented. The disease is reviewed in a question and answer format. A record review of all aviators evaluated at USAFSAM during the last 10 years revealed: 1. Only 11 cases of possible Ménière's disease were referred to USAFSAM in the years 1979-88. 2. 100% of fliers with Meniere's disease were recommended to be permanently disqualified from flying status regardless of the treatment or the results. 3. A single case of cochlear hydrops was returned to flying status after one year of observation.