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

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
• Idiopathic
• Sudden
• Sensorineural
• Deafness