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Steriods after effects post covid pnemon

2021-05-30 06:44:42
My father had 60% lung infection due to covid pnemonia. He was administered steriods for 12 days in hospital and then at home medrol was given from 32 mg per day to 4 mg per day (tapering down) for another 12 days. How long steriods after effects will last and immune will he back to normal?
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Do a online consultation with a Pulmonologist for better evaluation and further management.

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Do take doctor consultation for ur doubts and regarding further treatment

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kindly do a consultation with a pulmonologist to know more bout ur case and further management!!!!

Answered2021-05-30 06:51:52

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