Association between benzodiazepine use and exacerbations and mortality in patients with asthma: a matched case-control and survival analysis using the United Kingdom Clinical Practice Research Datalink

摘要

PurposeTo investigate the association between the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)ergic drugs, benzodiazepines or zopiclone and the occurrence of asthma exacerbations and subsequent mortality in a cohort of asthma patients.