Table 2.
Grade, initial treatment, and outcomes for RP
| All patients (N = 125) | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Grade of RP | ||
| 0 | 27 | 21.6 |
| 1 | 69 | 55.2 |
| 2 | 17 | 13.6 |
| 3 | 12 | 9.6 |
| 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Initial treatment of grade ≥2 RP | ||
| Observation without any treatment | 3 | 2.4 |
| Treatment with corticosteroids (initial dose) | 26 | 20.8 |
| Methyl PSL 500-1000 mg/d | 6 | 4.8 |
| PSL 1 mg/kg/d | 4 | 3.2 |
| PSL 0.5 mg/kg/d | 14 | 11.2 |
| PSL 0.3 mg/kg/d | 2 | 1.6 |
| Duration of treatment, day, median (range) | 89 (28-477) | |
| Outcome | ||
| Recovered | 26 | 20.8 |
| Requirement for long-term oxygen therapy | 3 | 2.4 |
PSL, prednisolone; RP, radiation pneumonitis