What Researchers Did
Researchers conducted a narrative review to evaluate current non-steroid treatment options for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL).
What They Found
The review highlighted that systematic steroids are commonly used as first-line treatment for ISSNHL due to their anti-inflammatory effects. However, significant controversy persists regarding the efficacy of steroids and alternative non-steroid treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, N-acetylcysteine, and defibrinogenation therapy.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a narrative review, this study may be subject to selection bias in the included literature and does not provide a systematic analysis of evidence.