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Pneumonia findings in #COVID isn't due to the virus.Its the Antigen-Antibody reaction that is causing blockade of blood vessels in the lungs leading to opacity n affecting the exchange of Oxygen ultimately leading to Drop in Saturation.Understanding the pathogenesis is important
Hence usage of Heparin(Anticoagulant) to avoid blockage and Steroids(Dexa for Mild cases and Methylprednisole for severe cases) to stop the Autoimmune attack is important.
Both should be used at a right time but definitely in the first week of symptoms.
#COVIDEmergency
Both should be used at a right time but definitely in the first week of symptoms.
#COVIDEmergency
Steroids use in the first week with mild symptoms will prolong the disease period affecting the viral clearance from the body and cause deleterious effect.
Steroids is a wonder drug only when used at a right time.
#SteroidUse
Steroids is a wonder drug only when used at a right time.
#SteroidUse
