???: Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Aspiration can occur due to reflux from the stomach. To aspirate (medically) is to inhale (fluid or a foreign body) into the bronchi and lungs, often after vomiting.
Answered 8/31/2016
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Asthma attack: You're probably talking about an asthma attack caused by aspiration. This means inhaling something that should have been swallowed like food or stomach contents. This could set off an asthma attack. Aspiration can happen with people with swallowing difficulties such as with a stroke or when someone is intoxicated.
Answered 3/20/2018
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