Effect of low ‐to‐moderate dose corticosteroids on mortality of hospitalized adolescents and adults with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viral pneumonia

ConclusionsLow‐to‐moderate dose corticosteroids might reduce mortality of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viral pneumonia patients with PaO2/FiO2 < 300 mmHg. Mild patients with PaO2/FiO2 ≥ 300 mmHg could not benefit from corticosteroids therapy.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - May 1, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Hui Li, Shi ‐gui Yang, Li Gu, Yao Zhang, Xi‐xin Yan, Zong‐an Liang, Wei Zhang, Hong‐yu Jia, Wei Chen, Meng Liu, Kai‐jiang Yu, Chun‐xue Xue, Ke Hu, Qi Zou, Lan‐juan Li, Bin Cao, Chen Wang, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research