Intratympanic corticosteroid injections are a treatment used in severe Meniere's disease to reduce attacks by suppressing inner ear inflammation and immune responses. While their effectiveness is acknowledged, the psychological burden is significant because it is an invasive method involving direct injection into the ear. Although it is safer than destructive treatments (intratympanic gentamicin injections, labyrinthectomy), it is not necessary for all patients.

Korean Traditional Medicine Clinic Perspective

Dongjedang recommends trying Korean traditional medicine treatment first before deciding on invasive treatment. Herbal medicines that treat phlegm and dizziness dissolve phlegm and restore inner ear lymphatic circulation by eliminating dampness from the body and managing dizziness, while acupuncture is applied to acupoints around the ears (anterior, posterior, and inferior areas) to improve blood flow in the inner ear. If the frequency of attacks does not decrease significantly with acupuncture and herbal medicine, or if hearing loss progresses, patients are advised to undergo concurrent ENT treatment.