Open AccessEffect of Oral Methyl Prednisolone on Different Radiological Patterns of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Author(s) -
Fatma Tony,
Youssef Soliman,
Hoda A. Salem
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of asthma and allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.162
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1178-6965
DOI - 10.2147/jaa.s299939
Subject(s) - medicine , hypersensitivity pneumonitis , spirometry , methylprednisolone , prednisolone , radiological weapon , interstitial lung disease , gastroenterology , lung , radiology , asthma
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated disorder that causes inflammation of interstitial lung, bronchioles, and alveoli. Although corticosteroids have been used as first line treatment for HP for many years, it does not provide satisfactory results in all patients. The aim of this study is to compare the effect of oral methylprednisolone on different radiological patterns of HP to identify the most adequate candidates for corticosteroids.