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David Kerman, MD; Jamie S. Barkin, MD

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We read with great interest the article finding an increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) with the use of proton pump inhibitors.¹ While an association was found in a significant number of patients, a direct causal relationship should be entertained with caution. Other factors such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) must be investigated before holding medication as a potential culprit. Pooled data analysis has shown a direct relationship with GERD and pulmonary disease, specifically GERD and asthma.² It has also been shown that asthma, smoking, and elevated body mass index are risk factors for CAP.³ Age, unemployment, single marital status, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have also been shown to be independent risk factors.^4-5 All of these are also risk factors for GERD and must be considered as confounding factors in the development of CAP. It is important to recognize that there is . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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