Meniere’s disease is a chronic disorder
of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing
loss. The disease is incurable; however, various treatments can help
relieve the symptoms and minimize long-term impact on life. The cause of
Meniere’s disease is unknown. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease appear to
be the result of an abnormal amount of fluid (endolymph) in the inner
ear; however, it is not clear what causes it. Factors that affect the
fluid, which could cause Meniere’s disease, include improper fluid
drainage because of blockage or anatomic abnormality, abnormal immune
response, viral infection, and genetic predisposition. About 90% to 95%
of patients can control Meniere’s disease through medical management. In
most cases, it affects only one ear; however, 15% to 40% of patients
are affected in both ears. Meniere’s disease typically starts between 20
and 50 years. The disease affects men and women equally. People
suffering from it are more likely to suffer from depression and/or
anxiety.
The prevalence and incidence of Meniere’s
disease is increasing. According to the National Institute on Deafness
and Other Communication Disorders, nearly 615,000 people in the U.S.
suffer from Meniere’s disease. This number is rising every year.
According to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear (an international center for
treatment and research and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical
School), approximately 60,000 new cases of this disease are diagnosed
each year.
The global Meniere’s disease market can
be segmented based on treatment and region. In terms of treatment, the
Meniere’s disease market can be classified into medications,
non-invasive therapies, and surgeries. Medications include motion
sickness medications such as meclizine or diazepam (Valium) and
anti-nausea medications such as promethazine. Non-invasive therapies
comprise rehabilitation, hearing aid, and positive pressure therapy.
Surgeries constitute endolymphatic sac procedure, labyrinthectomy, and
vestibular nerve section. During the endolymphatic sac procedure, the
endolymphatic sac is decompressed, which can alleviate excess fluid
levels. The endolymphatic sac plays a vital role in regulating inner ear
fluid levels. In labyrinthectomy procedure, the surgeon removes the
balance portion of the inner ear, thereby removing both balance and
hearing function from the affected ear. Labyrinthectomy procedure is
performed only if patient has total hearing loss in affected ear.
Vestibular nerve section procedure involves cutting the nerve that
connects balance and movement sensors in inner ear to the brain
(vestibular nerve). This procedure usually corrects problems with
vertigo while attempting to preserve hearing in the affected ear.
Geographically, the global Meniere’s disease market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to account for the leading share of the global Meniere’s disease market due to favorable reimbursement scenario and higher health care spending. Europe is projected to be the second largest market for Meniere’s disease treatments during the forecast period due to rise in awareness about new treatment options and developed regulatory framework . The Meniere’s disease market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the near future, owing to rise in prevalence of ear diseases and improvement in health care infrastructure.
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Key players operating in the global
Meniere’s disease market are Auris Medical, Otonomy, Inc., Sound
Pharmaceuticals, Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc., The Ear Company,
and among others. Expansion of product portfolio through merger and
acquisition is a key strategy followed by these players.
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