Pitfalls of Early Systemic Corticosteroids Home Therapy in Older Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia

Pitfalls of Early Systemic Corticosteroids Home Therapy in Older Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia

Corticosteroids have been widely used for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but their role in the early phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection is controversial. Our study aimed to determine the effectiveness of early corticosteroid therapy (ECT) in preventing the progression of disease, reducing th...

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Main Authors: Chukwuma Okoye, Sara Rogani, Riccardo Franchi, Igino Maria Pompilii, Alessia Maria Calabrese, Tessa Mazzarone, Elena Bianchi, Bianca Lemmi, Valeria Calsolaro, Fabio Monzani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
corticosteroids
older people
COVID-19
pneumonia
home therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/7/1/21

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https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/7/1/21

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