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Most severity scores can predict severe community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and its associated poor outcomes. The impact of baseline functional status on the prediction of the outcome of CAP remains controversial. Therefore, we aimed to detect the diagnostic accuracy of the baseline function using activities of daily living (ADL) in prediction of mechanical ventilation (MV) and 30-day mortality and...