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Pneumonia per Aspirationem - Aspiration pneumonia


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It refers to a type of pneumonia that occurs when foreign substances, such as food, liquids, or saliva, are inhaled into the lungs, leading to an infection and inflammation in the lung tissue.

Amongst others when suffering from gastrooesophageal reflux or swallowing difficulties this can cause a severe life-threatening pneumonia

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