Is it safe to start steroids at home for a COPD exacerbation after virtual assessment in the COVID-19 era?

[摘要] A 63-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), using an albuterol inhaler as needed, called our nurse triage line in October 2020 because his chronic cough had worsened over the past 7 days. In this time, he occasionally had wheezing when breathing, but he noted no increase in shortness of breath. The nurse advised him to be tested for coronavirus and scheduled a follow-up virtual visit for 3 days later.

[学科分类] 卫生学