Acid suppressive medications, such as proton pump inhibitors and histamine2 receptor antagonists, could increase the risk of pneumonia, suggests a new study.
Pneumonia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, Complications
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. It causes inflammation of the alveoli or the air sacs of the lungs.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by a bacteria or a virus. It causes inflammation of the alveoli or the air sacs of the lungs.
It showed that out of every 200 inpatients being treated with acid suppressive medication one would develop pneumonia.
Chun-Sick Eom and Sang Min Park, Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea with coauthors concluded that physicians should use caution when prescribing acid suppressive medication, especially in patients with a high risk of developing pneumonia.
Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
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