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Anti-inflammatories and steroids and COVID19I have seasonal allergies and I take albuterol, nasonex for symptom relief. I read that anti-inflammatories and steroids aggravate COVID19 symptoms. I'm not sick with any symptoms of COVID19, but should I stop taking these just in case?I also take antihistamines (Zyrtec/loratadine) and a daily inhaler Ventolin (I don't believe that is steroids).
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Good question.This has been widely reported after comments from the French health minister.As I understand is there is no good evidence suggesting any increased susceptibility to, or severity of COVID amongst those taking non-steroidal anti inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen.People who regularly need steroid such as prednisone should absolutely keep taking them as normal unless directed otherwise by their doctor.Ill add a section to the post.
Thank you for your response, and happy holidays. Shes one of three preemies for me so this is not uncharted territory for us. This pandemic makes all of my decisions twice as hard, though. Risk of exposure vs medical treatment  Im calling her on call Ped now.
Very stressful, I hear you. It's hard to recommend that you dont have her assessed by her pediatrician given the signs of respiratory distress. That's why there are docs on call on holidays, don't feel bad contacting them.