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Is this high dose of steroid for covid

2021-05-18 12:05:30
Is methylprednisolone 16 bd for 3days and od for 3days...no comorbidity... normal CBC...crp 6 ... random blood sugar on glucometer 113 to 125...is above mentioned dose of steroid is high for covid patient in home isolation ? I m afraid of black fungs
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Steroids taken in lower dose, and Properly tapered will not be harmful .
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ay affect if patient is also having other co morbidities like diabetes, renal disease or immunocompromised state

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Please provide history in detail Dont worry
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