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Covid 19 Query
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!!
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Dr. Manoj A G
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No he shouldn't
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