Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: Arthritis drug Anakinra may improve respiratory function in some patients with severe COVID-19 May 14, 2020 Author: Neuroscience News Category: AnakinraThe article below may contain offensive and/or incorrect content. Anakinra, a clinically approved anti-inflammatory used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, improves respiratory function in patients with severe COVID-19 infection.