Aspiration Pneumonia: What It Is, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
ウェブ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 in adults - UpToDate
ウェブ2023年7月19日 · Aspiration pneumonia refers to adverse pulmonary consequences due to entry of gastric or oropharyngeal fluids, which may contain bacteria and/or be of low pH, or exogenous substances (eg, ingested food particles or liquids, mineral oil, salt or fresh water) into the lower airways [ 1 ].
Aspiration Pneumonia: Overview, Causes, and Symptoms - Healthline
ウェブ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 for breathing.
Aspiration Pneumonia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
ウェブ2024年3月20日 · Aspiration pneumonia occurs when bacteria-rich fluid from the oropharynx or upper GI tract is aspirated into the lungs in sufficient quantities to overcome protective physiologic mechanisms against infection. Intact swallow and cough reflexes prevent aspiration in adequate amounts to produce pneumonia.
Aspiration pneumonia: Treatment, complications, and outlook
ウェブ2023年2月9日 · Summary. Aspiration pneumonia can occur if a person breathes something into their lungs instead of swallowing it. Germs, food particles, saliva, vomit, or other substances may infect the...
Aspiration Pneumonia - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine
ウェブDefinition. 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. Alternative Names. Anaerobic pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Necrotizing pneumonia; Aspiration pneumonitis. Causes.
Aspiration Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and …
ウェブ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 - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
ウェブ2022年11月8日 · Definition. Aspiration pneumonia results from inhalation of oropharyngeal contents into the lower airways that leads to lung injury and resultant bacterial infection. It commonly occurs in patients with altered mental status who have an impaired gag or swallowing reflex.
Aspiration Pneumonia | New England Journal of Medicine
ウェブ2019年2月13日 · Aspiration pneumonia is an infection caused by specific microorganisms, whereas chemical pneumonitis is an inflammatory reaction to irritative gastric contents. Our understanding of the...
Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia - Pulmonary Disorders
ウェブ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.
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