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How life threatening is aspirated pneumonia?
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Very bad: Could be very bad.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: This is a condition that varies in intensity from mild to deadly (immediately). It is likely that some folks aspirate small amounts into their lungs periodically & there is always a reaction to the debris. They may clear over time even without treatment. When it rises to the point someone has obvious symptoms soon after an event, it may kill within hours.
Answered 1/9/2018
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