Patchy inflammation in both upper lobes as I was detected covid positive twenty days earlier. Now my report is negative but I still have some heaviness in the chest. CRP is 11.10 and IL6 is 23.58. Should I go for steroids as suggested by doctors or should I wait and manage with steaming and turmeric milk. Will I recover on my own?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Mild chest symptoms post COVID are common. Your CRP and IL 6 are slightly raised. If you are recovering well, home care is fine. Steroids only if symptoms worsen and doctor advises.

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Answered 29/08/2025

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