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Is Prednisone Effective In The Treatment Of Hearing Loss?

I have been diagnosed with sudden hearing loss due to some type of viral infection. I have been prescribed Prednisone 10mg taper for 12 days. I am a 51 yr old otherwise healthy female, except for allergies/asthma/chronic dry eye. My ENT says SHL is rare. How effective is prednisone in treating this? Thank you.
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Prednisolone is a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory drug and helps to reduce inflammation. Of course, you will feel better after using it, but you have to cure the real problem.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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Is Prednisone Effective In The Treatment Of Hearing Loss?

Hello, Prednisolone is a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory drug and helps to reduce inflammation. Of course, you will feel better after using it, but you have to cure the real problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka