Table 2 Clinical course and treatment
From: Effectiveness of clarithromycin in patients with yellow nail syndrome
CAM dosage (mg/day) | Nail discoloration | Time to nail improvement | Time to best nail improvement | Respiratory manifestations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patient 1 | 400 | Improved, all fingers | 1 month | 9 months (CR) | Improved |
Patient 2 | 200 ➔400 (4 months) | Slightly improved (index and middle fingers) | 4 months on 400 mg/day | 4 months (MR) | Uncontrolled |
Patient 3 | 200 ➔600 (2 years), then 400 (3 years) | Improved, all fingers | 2.5 years on 600 mg/day | 10 years (CR) | Improved |
Patient 4 | 200 ➔600 (2 years), then 400 (4 years) | Improved, all fingers | 3 years on 600 mg/day | 4 years (CR) | Improved |
Patient 5 | 400 | Improved, all fingers | 1 month | 5 months (PR) | Improved |