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COVID-19: Steroids Reduce Mortality In Severely Ill Patients, Researchers Say COVID-19: Steroids Reduce Mortality In Severely Ill Patients, Researchers Say
Covid-19: Steroids Reduce Mortality In Severely Ill Patients, Researchers Say Steroids can be used to combat COVID-19, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization. Countries should stock up on steroids now, the WHO advised on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The steroid dexamethasone reduced COVID-related deaths by one-third of hospitalized patients who required ventilators and one-fifth of patients who were put on oxygen, according to a recent study by UK-based RECOVERY. For more than a decade, the drug has been used in the treatment of asthma.  Given that COVID-19 patients with severe cases often suffer from acute lung inflammation, like sufferers…

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by Christina Coulter
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Signs Your Child May Have Asthma Signs Your Child May Have Asthma
Signs Your Child May Have Asthma In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers. Inflammation leads to swelling and production of mucus. Triggers vary from child to child but generally include: • Viral infections such as the common cold • Exposure to air pollutants, such as tobacco smoke • Allergies to dust mites, pet dander, pollen or mold • Physical activity • Weather changes or cold air • Feeding, in infants Sometimes, asthma symptoms occur with no apparent triggers. Childhood asthma can interfere with play, sports, school and sleep. In some children, unmanaged …

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