Excess incidence and risk factors for recurrent pneumonia in bipolar disorder.

Min-Shan LiGalen Chin-Lun HungShu-Yu YangChun-Hung PanYa-Tang LiaoShang-Ying TsaiChiao-Chicy ChenChian-Jue Kuo

Published in: Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences (2018)

We found an excess incidence of recurring pneumonia in patients with BD, and this risk was associated with pre-existing medical conditions but not psychotropic agents. Physicians should carefully consider the comorbid medical conditions of patients with BD that could lead to recurrent pneumonia.

Keyphrases

bipolar disorder
healthcare
primary care
community acquired pneumonia
respiratory failure
major depressive disorder