Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
Article Title
Polymicrobal Pneumonia in a Corticosteroid-Treated Patient with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Abstract
The immunosuppressive properties of corticosteroids are well established and cause a depression of pulmonary defense mechanisms. We report the case of a patient treated with short-term corticosteroids for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease who developed a multiple organism pneumonia.
Recommended Citation
Haapaniemi, John R. and Popovich, John Jr.
(1984)
"Polymicrobal Pneumonia in a Corticosteroid-Treated Patient with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease,"
Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
: Vol. 32
:
No.
1
, 49-52.
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https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol32/iss1/11