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Article Synopsis
- Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is typically treated with corticosteroids, but this study compares the effectiveness of clarithromycin (CAM) versus prednisone (PRE) in patients without respiratory failure.
- Over 15 years, 40 patients received CAM and 22 received PRE, with similar clinical presentations but notable differences in treatment response and side effects.
- CAM showed a better tolerance and fewer relapses (10% vs. 54.5%) compared to PRE, suggesting it's a viable alternative for patients with normal pulmonary function, although not effective for everyone.