Role of steroids and Anti - Viral therapy in sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Objective: the objective of this study was to know the effects of steroids and antivirals in the management of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss. methods: in this prospective study,42 patients presenting with idiopathic sudden hearing loss of 30 db or more were enrolled in study group between 2003 and 2008. hydrocortisone and dextran given by iv route,followed by anti-viral agent orally. before and after treatment pure tone average was analyzed. results: results showed overall improvement in hearing observed in 34 patients (80.9%) by giving combine therapy. it also showed there is affiliation between the patients presentation in hospital for treatment and hearing improvement,the patient who got treatment earlier before 72 hours was more beneficial. conclusion: early diagnosis and treatment with volume expanders,steroids and antivirals agent imporves the chances of recovery.