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ILD-Idiopathic: Steroid use
Dear sir,
My father(age 71)' was diagnosed with ILD in 2021 post covid infection. Most probably covid aggravated the ILD.
He is now on Nintedanib 100 bd, Serommune 500 bd, Medrol 4 mg OD since March 2024. His condition is more or less stable with less cough.
Is it fine to include steroid for long term?
Will there be any side effects?
Any alternative to reduce or avoid steroid use?
Is it true that ILD can also pass to next generation (familial ILD, per online reports)?
Thank you for suggestions.
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Ild need to be evaluated
Post COVID fibrosis is also another differential diagnosis
He may require long term steroid however
Steroid is associated with side effects and also needs supplementation
Ild post COVID is not usually familial
Kindly share all reports and CT reports
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Bhavya Sri Mothiki
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Consult for detailed explanation
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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Greater Noida
the decision on steroids should only be taken once the comparison is made on his overall clinical + radiological + pft progression..not on any single factor
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