The association between benzodiazepines and influenza‐like illness‐related pneumonia and mortality: a survival analysis using UK Primary Care data

Abstract

Benzodiazepines may increase the likelihood of pneumonia and mortality related to ILI. A cautionary approach to prescribing benzodiazepine is suggested in people known to be at increased risk of pneumonia or mortality. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.