30 March 2009

Aspiration Pneumonia




Aspiration pneumonia may occur when food, secretions, liquids, or other materials enter the lung and cause inflammation and a chemical pneumonitis.

Signs and Symptoms of Aspiration Pneumonia:
  • Cough or fever with foul-smelling sputum
  • Deteriorating results on chest x-rays

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