As a pulmonologist with extensive experience in respiratory disorders, I can provide you with an informed perspective on Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP). The prognosis for idiopathic BOOP is generally positive. It is important to note that some patients may experience resolution of their symptoms without any treatment. When treatment is administered, particularly with corticosteroid therapy, the cure rate for patients can range from 65% to 80%. However, there is a rare but severe form of BOOP known as rapidly progressive BOOP, which can be life-threatening. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial in managing this condition. read more >>

The prognosis of idiopathic BOOP remains good, some patients resolve without treatment, and 65% to 80% of patients treated with corticosteroid therapy are cured. Rapidly progressive BOOP can occur in a small percentage of patients, but it is a deadly form of the disease.read more >>