Aspiration Pneumonia: What It Is, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
2021年10月7日 · Aspiration pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by inhaling saliva, food, liquid, vomit and even small foreign objects. It can be treated with appropriate medications. If left untreated, complications can be serious, even fatal.
Aspiration pneumonia: Treatment, complications, and outlook
2023年2月9日 · In aspiration pneumonia, a person accidentally breathes a substance into their lungs instead of swallowing it. The substance, such as food, saliva, vomit, or medication,...
Aspiration Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
2023年4月20日 · Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by inhaled oral or gastric contents. It can become serious if left untreated. Treatment involves antibiotics and supportive care...
Aspiration: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Complications - WebMD
2023年12月3日 · Aspiration Pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by food, liquid, or objects being inhaled into your lungs that causes inflammation and...
Aspiration Pneumonia - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine
Aspiration pneumonia occurs when food, saliva, liquids, or vomit is breathed into the lungs or airways leading to the lungs, instead of being swallowed into the esophagus and stomach.
Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia - The Merck Manuals
Aspiration pneumonitis and pneumonia are caused by inhaling toxic and/or irritant substances, most commonly large volumes of upper airway secretions or gastric contents, into the lungs. Chemical pneumonitis, bacterial pneumonia, or airway obstruction can occur. Symptoms include cough and dyspnea.
Aspiration Pneumonia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2019年10月22日 · Aspiration pneumonia is a pulmonary infection resulting from the inhalation of bacterial-rich fluids, such as oropharyngeal secretions, particulate matter, or gastric content, into the lower respiratory tract.
An Overview of Aspiration Pneumonia - Verywell Health
2022年10月4日 · Aspiration pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by the accidental infiltration of food or other substances from the mouth or stomach into the lungs. The condition can be caused by bacteria that normally reside in the mouth or nasal passages, or triggered by non-infectious toxins that damage lung tissue.
Aspiration pneumonia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Pneumonia is inflammation (swelling) and infection of the lungs or large airways. Aspiration pneumonia occurs when food or liquid is breathed into the airways or lungs, instead of being swallowed. Risk factors for breathing in (aspiration) of foreign material into the lungs are: Being hospitalized can increase the risk for this condition.
Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
2022年12月1日 · Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection that happens when contents from the mouth or stomach enter the lungs. The most common causes are swallowing issues, decreased alertness, and chronic medical problems. Treatment for aspiration pneumonia includes antibiotics and supportive care. Prevention can also be very effective.