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2021-05-02 18:56:29
Can my father take steroids from day 1 to prevent pneumonia in his lungs. He is covid positive. Comorbidities:COPD, Asthma and BP. age 62. Both doses of vaccine taken 12 days ago. SPO2:95 Fever:99.5
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No he shouldn't take steroids from day 1!!

Answered2021-05-02 19:34:52

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