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  • The absence of effective vaccines and definitive cures necessitates alternative treatment strategies.
  • Host-directed therapies are explored as a viable and demanding treatment option.

Key Insights:

  • COVID-19 triggers severe inflammatory responses in the lungs.
  • Understanding these host responses is crucial for developing effective treatments.

Outlook:

  • Host-directed therapies represent a critical avenue for managing severe COVID-19.
  • Further research into these therapies is essential during the pandemic.