**8. Indications**

Corticosteroids are indicated in several types of sensorineural affects. Indications are : sudden deafness, autoimmune Deafness, Deafness and Dizziness related to Meniere's disease and Tinnitus.

They are also available for otoprotection against physical and chemical aggressions of the inner ear. It seems that corticosteroids will respond to inner ear hair cells and nerve cells. They may prevent, limit and recover the damage caused by noise trauma (27). They may be given in anticipation of ototoxicity that could be associated with systemic aminoglycoside antibiotic or cisplatinum and other chemotherapeutic agents. They can also be used after injuries (28).
