How to treat immune pneumonia caused by pd1 needs to be judged in relation to the degree of grading of CIP (i.e., immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated pneumonia). Generally speaking, this disease can be mainly divided into 3 levels, different grades, the treatment varies.
Grade 1 CIP: The disease is not particularly serious at this time, so immunotherapy can be suspended and the patient’s condition can be closely observed, and the patient’s symptoms, signs and physical indicators, such as blood counts, blood biochemistry and infection indicators, can be monitored to control the development of the disease.
Grade 2 CIP: In addition to the suspension of immunotherapy, patients should go to the hospital to receive treatment in a timely manner, and take some suitable glucocorticoid drugs, such as methylprednisolone tablets or other equivalent drugs under the guidance of the doctor, and actively carry out oxygen therapy.
Grade 3 CIP: If the disease reaches grade 3, it means that the disease is already more serious, and it is necessary to consider permanently stopping immunotherapy, actively carrying out oxygen therapy to ensure oxygenation, and combining glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone acetate tablets.
Regarding this disease, patients should try to do early detection, early treatment, try to control the development of the disease in the early stage, and strengthen the daily care. After the disease is gradually stabilized, the need to restart immunotherapy can be considered under the guidance of the doctor.