The use of steroids in otolaryngology

We believe that in many instances the clinical indications for steroid administration are at best marginal, the results indeterminate. Fortunately, most such treatments are short and consequently the risk of serious side effects is minimal. A systematic effort to evaluate effects of corticosteroids in statistically significant groups of patients with otolaryngologic disorders continues to be a necessity. This observation made by Lederer et al. 15 years ago continues to be valid today.