Corticosteroids (short-term oral)
Treatment for Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Typical Dosage: Prednisone 20-40mg daily for 5-14 days
Effectiveness
60%
Safety Score
50%
Clinical Trials
150
Participants
30K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Prednisone 20-40mg daily for 5-14 days
Time to Effect
Hours to days
Treatment Duration
5-14 days (for exacerbations)
Evidence Quality
MODERATEConfidence Score
85%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$50
Monitoring:$200
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$300
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$3,750/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.08
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$428
Corticosteroids (short-term oral) Outcomes
for Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+60%
Response Rate
+70%
Common Side Effects
Insomnia
+25%
Mood changes
+15%
Increased appetite
+10%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov