High-Dose Steroids May Aid Recovery in Kids With Pneumonia

Published Date: 04 Aug 2026

High-dose methylprednisolone therapy in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (SMPP) is associated with better recovery and pulmonary function compared with conventional dosing.

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