<s>[INST] Are people with arthritis more likely to develop complications from the flu? [/INST] If you have a form of inflammatory arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop complications from the flu than most people.

Flu-related complications may include:
Sinus infections
Ear infections
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
People with inflammatory arthritis are more vulnerable to flu-related complications because they have weakened immune systems. These forms of arthritis and some of the medications used to treat them can both weaken the immune system. Source: CDCP GOV. Link: https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/faqs.htm. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Arthritis </s>