Gastric acid suppressants and risk of pneumonia in elderly patients

Date First Published:

August 26, 2011

Last Updated:

October 17, 2011

Report by:

Maria Doria, Assistant Physician Internal Medicine (Hospital Fernando Fonseca E.P.E.)

Three-Part Question:

In [elderly patients, defined as older than 65 years old] does [gastric acid suppressants versus non-use] represents an increase [risk of developing pneumonia]?