Steroid Use in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: What is the Evidence?Steroid Use in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: What is the Evidence?

Case Study

English

Gheriani H, Khan MH, Charles DA

Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St Vincent University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland

Libyan J Med AOP: 071119

Abstract

Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a disease of unknown etiology. Controversy in the literature argues whether the condition should be treated by steroid therapy. In this case study, a Medline literature search was completed to find out if there is any evidence to support its use in this condition.

Keywords: Steroid Use in Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: What is the Evidence?

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