A member asked:

I'm scared that i might get pneumonia. i heard prilosec increases your chances?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Don't be scared: Young people like yourself are less likely to have a pneumonia unless your immune system is significantly compromised. So, if you are just like normal people- you don't need to be scared about pneumonia. The result from the netherland's study has to be treated carefully. The result is linked to the inability to kill organism due to the lack of stomach acid. However, the risk is very small.

Answered 4/20/2013

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