CXR Clearance in CAP

CXR Clearance in CAP

2 wk 50% people should fully resolve CXR changes
4 wk 64% people should fully resolve CXR changes
6 wk 72% people should fully resolve CXR changes
12 wk 90% people should fully resolve CXR changes
24 wk 94% people should fully resolve CXR changes

Avg age = 42.2 yrs

RR of clearance = 0.79 * decade

slower clearance with incr. # lobes

Link to the March 1994 AJRCCM abstract