Flu question

Hi Doctors

What are your thoughts on the use of triamcinolone or betamethasone for treatment of symptoms associated with the flu? Good, bad, indifferent?

Thanks

Andrew

I’m assuming you mean systemic corticosteroids. I don’t routinely prescribe them for flu.

The available evidence is weak, but not encouraging: Corticosteroids as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of influenza - PubMed

Correct. Thanks. That was what I wanted to know.