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 mm Hg. Mild patients with PaO2/FiO2 ≥300 mm Hg could not benefit from corticosteroid therapy.

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Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - June 9, 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