Question 1

signs of aspiration pneumonia in toddlers?

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Aspiration pneumonia: Most forms of pneumonia are caused by aspiration of microorganisms from above. The term you are using usually refers to the aspiration of periodontal flora causing an aerobic/anaerobic polymicrobial necrotizing pneumonia. These are generally slowly progressive, causing fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, malodorous sputum and breath, nasty taste in mouth, etc. Very very rare in toddlers.

Question 2

does aspiration pneumonia occurs for just 3 hours?

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No: Aspiration can occur in seconds.Deoending on the liquid or item aspirated, coughing, pneumonia, or sudden death can occur.
Most of us will cough water out.
Solid steak, peanuts etc can obstruct an entire airway.
Stomach contents, acid, may be in variable volumes and quite irritating to bronchi and lungs and lead to pneumonia and abscesses.

Question 3

i need help! how do i know if i have aspiration pneumonia?

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Pneumonia: If you think you have any type of pneumonia, please see your doctor and discuss all your symptoms.. Your doc will be able to help determine the type of pneumonia and proper treatment.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: aspiration pneumonia?

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Entry into lungs: Caused by entry of foreign material coming either from throat or stomach into the airways. The acidic stomach contents or accidentally ingested hydrocarbons induce a chemical pneumonitis, while aspiration of infectious organisms with secretions can also cause infection. Aspiration of mineral oil causes lipoid pneumonia. Treated with antibiotics & correction of underlying cause of aspiration.

Question 5

just had dinner with friends. they said a classmate just got diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia. i didn't know what to say. why would someone get that?

Accepted Answer

Choking: Aspiration pneumonia occurs after someone inhales a substance into their lungs and the the resulting inflammation causes a lung infection to develop. This can occur after choking on food, a near-drowning event, severe reflux or certain chemical exposures among other reasons.

Question 6

what is the treatment for aspiration pneumonia?

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Antibiotics: This is usually a mixed bacterial infection which is slowly progressive and treated with penicillin, clindamycin, and a host of other antibiotics depending upon the doctor's preference.  Prolonged therapy may be necessary.  It is also important to determine the cause of the aspiration, so that recurrence is minimized and that the primary problem is dealt with.

Question 7

explain the condition called aspiration pneumonia.?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: Aspiration pneumonia occurs when foreign substance (usually vomit) is sucked into the lungs.

Question 8

do people with aspiration pneumonia have a lot of pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Not typically, aspiration pneumonia is not typically painful, unless there is some complication of the pneumonia or a condition related that predisposed to aspiration is causing pain.

Question 9

could right sided perihilar pneumonia be aspiration pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aspiration pneumonia most commonly is on the right side.  Usually history of vomiting before.  Most common in people who have difficulty swallowing.

Question 10

what could i do to find out if i will get aspiration pneumonia from food that i choaked on?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Often aspirated food causes inflammation, but it only occasionally causes infections.  If you have fevers, chills, sharp chest pain, or worsening cough then you may need further evaluation and perhaps antibiotics.

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