Fig. 4.

Correlation of admission glucocorticoid levels with inflammatory markers in CAP. Data are presented with scatterplots showing all values (blue), overlaid by linear fit lines (red). Correlation analyses were performed by Spearman’s rank correlation (r; p value). We used multivariate linear regression models to calculate regression coefficients (Coef.). p < 0.05 is considered statistically significant. Bold values indicate statistical significance. We used admission glucocorticoid and PCT levels and high peak CRP levels. CAP Community-acquired pneumonia, CRP C-reactive protein, PCT Procalcitonin. *Multivariate model is adjusted for age, sex, and comorbidities (coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, neoplastic disease)