Pneumonia may result from a bacterial infection in addition to measles. However, immunization may avoid this whole cycle,” he said. The doctor also mentioned how the family had asked.
Why their daughter hadn’t gotten breathing treatments like her brothers, who seemed to heal more readily after receiving inhaled steroids. “Neither inhaled beta agonists like albuterol nor.
Inhaled steroids, like budesonide, have been linked to measles,” Dr. Varma said. “There is just no proof that they take any action.” The other kids “were simply not as sick,” he said.
He acknowledged that there is a limited role for medically supervised vitamin A usage in home medicines, such as cod liver oil or vitamin A, but cautioned against expecting it to solve all problems.
“We know from studies decades ago that vitamin A supplementation for people with measles can decrease – but not eliminate – the risk of death and severe disease,”
