• science_pope [any]
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    4 years ago

    It's possible, but steroids suppress the immune system. If he doesn't need it, then it could very easily make things worse for him.

    • makoivis [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      It's generally given to prevent or mitigate a cytokine storm. A cytokine storm is the way the disease does the major damage.

      • science_pope [any]
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        4 years ago

        Right, which is when you want to suppress the immune system. Seems like a bad idea to give it to someone that's not in immediate danger of that happening.

    • IceWallowCum [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      The other comments is right. It's not exactly the virus itself that kills you, it's your immune response to it