Which treatments would MOST LIKELY help a patient diagnosed with a chronic disorder that affects balance and causes periods of hearing loss and ringing in the ears?
a. orally and nasally administered corticosteroids that decrease inflammation in mucous membranes
b. low-salt diet along with diuretic drugs that reduce fluid retention in the body
c. exercise along with antibiotic drugs that kill the bacteria causing the disorder
d. antitussive and expectorants drugs, both of which help to inhibit coughing reflexes