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Originally Posted by Malsua
What you're looking for is cytokine storm or perhaps bradykinin storm. Both are cellular dysregulation where certain things are up-regulated or down-regulated way out of normal. It creates havoc and can damage organs.
In the original Sars and Mers, it was found that treatment with corticosteroids led pretty rapidly to death. Early in this pandemic, treating with corticosteriods was a big no-no. What was subsequently found is that corticosteroids help tremendously in treating covid19 but timing is critical. Once the viral phase of the disease is winding down, and the cytokine storm is ramping up or ground glass opacities are seen in the lungs on an Xray, treatment with methylprednisolone can safely begin.
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Yes, yes. I have heard of Cytokine Storm. Thank you for that easily understood explanation.