Your CT score of 12 out of 25 indicates moderate lung involvement, which is very common, and your CRP level of 18.36 shows mild residual inflammation. The severe cough is a typical post-viral symptom. You recently started Medrol (methylprednisolone), which is specifically prescribed to reduce this inflammation and calm your airways. It can take a few days to feel its full benefit. You are on the right treatment path. Please continue to rest and stay in close contact with your doctor.

Yes, his significant drop in CRP, stable oxygen levels, and resolved fever are very reassuring signs that the steroid methylprednisolone (Medrol) is successfully reducing the inflammation in his body and lungs. This indicates he is on the right track to recovery. As you monitor him, continue checking his oxygen levels three to four times daily while he is at rest. Ensure he remains well-hydrated. If his oxygen levels consistently drop below 92-93%, or if he experiences worsening shortness of breath, chest tightness, or a returning fever, please contact his doctor immediately.

Your blood tests show mildly elevated inflammatory markers (CRP, ferritin, and LDH), which are very common as your body recovers from COVID-19. Your D-dimer level is reassuringly normal, showing a low risk of blood clots. Since you are already taking Medrol (methylprednisolone) and Ecospirin (aspirin), you likely do not need immediate new treatments. Please continue resting and monitoring your oxygen. It is best to consult your doctor to plan a gradual taper of methylprednisolone and to schedule a repeat blood test in one to two weeks to ensure these markers are returning to normal.

Yes, it is common to experience sleeplessness and dry skin with your current regimen. Medrol (methylprednisolone), especially at 16 mg twice a day, is a corticosteroid that frequently causes insomnia, particularly if taken later in the day. Additionally, medications like Allegra M (fexofenadine and montelukast) can sometimes contribute to skin dryness. To help with your sleep, you might discuss with your doctor if the second dose of Medrol can be taken earlier in the afternoon. For your skin, using a gentle moisturizer regularly should provide relief. Please consult your prescribing doctor before adjusting any doses.

A small calcified spot on a CT scan often indicates an old, healed infection, which could indeed be inactive tuberculosis. While methylprednisolone (Medrol) is a steroid that can temporarily suppress the immune systemsometimes raising the risk of inactive infections waking upa mild temperature of 99°F is also very common as the body recovers from COVID-19 itself. Since she does not have a cough or night sweats, a major reactivation is less likely, but still possible. Please share these findings with her doctor. They can easily perform a simple blood or skin test to rule out active tuberculosis and bring you peace of mind.

Since he completed a gradual taper of methylprednisolone (Medrol), most steroid side effects should begin to fade within a few days to two weeks after his last dose. His immune system will also steadily regain its strength, typically returning to its normal state within two to four weeks. Encourage him to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and eat nutritious meals to support his recovery. If you notice any concerning symptoms, please reach out to his doctor.