Corticosteroids in Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Review of Current Literature.

To review the evidence and recommendations for the use of adjunctive corticosteroid therapy in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). A literature search was conducted using PubMed (1993 to November 2020) using the search terms AND . Pertinent randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses assessing the efficacy and safety of adjunctive corticosteroids in patients with pneumonia were evaluated for inclusion.