COVID-19 and the use of outpatient steroids
In some people, COVID-19 causes mild or no symptoms at all. In others, it can cause significant respiratory distress that can lead to death. Once infected with COVID-19, is there anything that someone can do to foster a less severe infection? The answer is likely “yes,” avoid the use of outpatient steroids.
The risk factors for a poor outcome with COVID-19 include age over 65, obesity, diabetes, and a compromised immune …