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Detail information of corticosteroid therapy
| Non‐severe group | Severe group | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 79 | 178 | |
| Dosage, mg/d | 40.0 (33.3–40.0) | 40.0 (31.4–52.1) | .52 |
| Treatment period, days | 6 (4–9) | 8 (5–10) | .003 |
Note: Data are expressed as median (IQR). The doses of all‐type corticosteroids were uniformly converted into methylprednisolone (dexamethasone 0.3 mg = hydrocortisone 8 mg = methylprednisolone 1.6 mg).
Abbreviations: COVID‐19, coronavirus disease 2019; IQR, interquartile range.
