Bacterial, community-acquired pneumonia classically show lung consolidation of one lung segmental lobe, which is known as lobar pneumonia.

The positive rate was higher among the patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation (AECOPD).

Earlier reports have linked proton pump inhibitors to other complications, including community-acquired pneumonia, hip fractures and diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile.