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Are Steroids Used To Treat Fluid In Inner Ear?
Question: Are steroids used to treat fluid in inner ear
Brief Answer:
Fluid forms due to inflammation, steroids can reduce the inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Steroids are not usually used unless the doctor notices a lot of inflammation in the ear or previous treatment have not been effective.
Steroids have a strong anti inflammatory effect and since part of the reason the fluid builds up is inflammation, it can help reduce the fluid in this way.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Fluid forms due to inflammation, steroids can reduce the inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Steroids are not usually used unless the doctor notices a lot of inflammation in the ear or previous treatment have not been effective.
Steroids have a strong anti inflammatory effect and since part of the reason the fluid builds up is inflammation, it can help reduce the fluid in this way.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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