2006-09-11 02:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by landime9 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Steroids are the sledgehammer for inflammation, and the catch all drug for everything doctors don't know how else to treat.
2006-09-11 03:50:23 · answer #1 · answered by drcurtis777 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Steroids will relieve the inflammation, thus reducing the swelling and pain. This may permit drainage from the middle ear and sinuses which can help with the resolution of the infection.
2006-09-11 02:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
steroids are used for a lot of things
2006-09-11 02:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by Princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steroids relieve any swelling that may be causing pressure pain
2006-09-11 02:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mainly for the inflammation!
2006-09-11 03:08:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋