Effect of tobacco smoking on the risk of developing community acquired pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Vadsala BaskaranRachael L MurrayAbby HunterWei Shen LimTricia M McKeeverPublished in: PloS one (2019)
Tobacco smoke exposure is significantly associated with the development of CAP in current smokers and ex-smokers. Adults aged > 65 years who are passive smokers are also at higher risk of CAP. For current smokers, a significant dose-response relationship is evident.