pneumonia (CAP). However, the benefits and adverse effects of corticosteroids, especially in
severe CAP, have not been well assessed. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane
library databases from inception to May 2015 were searched. Randomized controlled trials
(RCTs) and cohort studies that evaluated use of corticosteroids in adult patients with CAP
were included. The quality of outcomes was evaluated using Grading of Recommendations …