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Are steroid shots recommended to help get over uris and ear infections such as otitis externa? and where on the body are they given?
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No: Steroids can be helpful for systemic inflammatory conditions or for asthma exacerbations but can have possible significant side effects. It would not be recommended for a simple URI or for otitis externa
Answered 5/3/2015
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