[Anti-inflammatory drugs and community-acquired pneumonia].

Authors :: Dirou S
Voiriot G
Source :: Revue des maladies respiratoires [Rev Mal Respir] 2015 Oct; Vol. 32 (8), pp. 841-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 12.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used in ambulatory medicine for their analgesic and antipyretic properties and are often used as self-medication. Their use in community-acquired pneumonia is associated with an increased risk of loco-regional complications, especially pleural empyema. Appropriate therapeutic care and hospital admissions are often delayed because of initial improvement of symptoms with NSAIDs. Despite worrying observational data, a causal link remains to be established. Currently, there is no recommendation cautioning against the use of NSAIDs in the management of community-acquired pneumonia.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 SPLF. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)