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Steroids for two weeks

2021-05-22 13:52:36
How long will the immunosuppressive action of dexamethasone stay in the body for 2 weeks course( due to covid pneumonia) Will I be immunosuppressive only while taking the medication or even after? WBC counts are normal after two weeks of stopping dexamethasone And if WBC is normal,do I have to worry about black fungus? (No other medical history)
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No need to worry..

Answered2021-05-22 13:58:52

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No need to worry as dose taken for 5-14 day in emergency use in infectious or any systemic disease but after that period steroid should be close or reduce the dose then close .
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After dose over monitor the blood glucose level,CBC,ESR and CRP and Interleukin .
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Take plenty of fluid Keep positive attitude do breath holding exercise take healthy diet

Answered2021-05-22 14:06:58

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Just dont overthink. Immunosuppression is at altogether seen in patients taking very high doses of steroids for prolonged periods of time. You have taken just 2 weeks of course which is hardly going to affect ur immune system. Just enjoy life and think beyond COVID 19.

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