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Are Steroids Used To Treat Fluid In Inner Ear?

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Question : Are steroids used to treat fluid in inner ear
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (29 minutes later)
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
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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