The Effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids in the Outcomes of Community ‐Acquired Pneumonia: ICCAP Study (TURKCAP Database)

ConclusionThe use of ICS by the patients with CAP admitted to the hospital is not independently related with any radiological pattern, hospitalization duration and mortality. ICS usage may diminish fever response and may suppress the findings of crackles and/or bronchial sounds. This needs further confirmation.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 5, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ayse Baha, Nurdan Kokturk, Sakine Nazik Bahcecioglu, Dilek Yapar, Nur Aksakal, Canan Gunduz, Sezai Tasbakan, Abdullah Sayiner, Aysin Sakar Coskun, Feride Durmaz, Aykut Cilli, Burcu Celenk, Oguz K ılınc, Seda Salman, Armagan Hazar, Fatma T Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research