PPIs appear to increase the risk of contracting COVID-19
There's a dose-response relationship linked to acid suppression, researchers say
Patients taking PPIs are more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than the general population, a study of 90,000 Americans has found.
The study, based on an online survey conducted from May to June, found once-daily PPI treatment was associated with a 115% increased risk of a COVID-19 diagnosis.
