Definitions for aspiration pneumonia
as·pi·ra·tion pneu·mo·ni·a

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1. aspiration pneumonianoun

   inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)

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1. Aspiration pneumonia

   Aspiration pneumonia is a type of lung infection that is due to a relatively large amount of material from the stomach or mouth entering the lungs. Signs and symptoms often include fever and cough of relatively rapid onset. Complications may include lung abscess, acute respiratory distress syndrome, empyema, and parapneumonic effusion. Some include chemical induced inflammation of the lungs as a subtype, which occurs from acidic but non-infectious stomach contents entering the lungs.Infection can be due to a variety of bacteria. Risk factors include decreased level of consciousness, problems with swallowing, alcoholism, tube feeding, and poor oral health. Diagnosis is typically based on the presenting history, symptoms, chest X-ray, and sputum culture. Differentiating from other types of pneumonia may be difficult.Treatment is typically with antibiotics such as clindamycin, meropenem, ampicillin/sulbactam, or moxifloxacin. For those with only chemical pneumonitis, antibiotics are not typically required. Among people hospitalized with pneumonia, about 10% are due to aspiration. It occurs more often in older people, especially those in nursing homes. Both sexes are equally affected.

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1. aspiration pneumonia

   Aspiration pneumonia is a type of lung infection that is caused by inhaling food particles, stomach acid, saliva or vomit into the lungs. This typically occurs when a person's natural defences such as cough reflex or gag reflex, are impaired due to conditions like stroke, dementia, or other neurological conditions. Symptoms may include chest pain, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing up foul-smelling phlegm. Treatment usually involves antibiotics, supportive care like oxygen therapy, and sometimes, procedures to remove the aspirated material from the lungs.

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1. Aspiration pneumonia

   Aspiration pneumonia is bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree, usually oral or gastric contents. Depending on the acidity of the aspirate, a chemical pneumonitis can develop, and bacterial pathogens may add to the inflammation.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aspiration pneumonia in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of aspiration pneumonia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspiration_Pneumonia
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