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Husband has difficulties clear his own secretions. has had 4 minor apiration pneumonias and 1 major one. any suggestions to prevent the next one?thx!
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Depends: If aspiration is from seceretions a tracheostomy if its from stomach a peg tube.
Answered 3/29/2013
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See a doctor: The first question is why is this happening? It may have a simple treatment and thereby reduce the risk of pneumonia. Aspiration can be very serious, so talk to your doctor.
Answered 9/1/2013
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Family practice : Has he been seen and examined. He needs to be diagnosed and treated appropriately. He has a neurological disorder potentially serious.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Pulmonary medicine: Sounds like too viscous a pulmonary mucous. No tobacco, adequate water, non-toxic (no fumes) air, and low particulate densities in the air is all important. A negative ionizer in the bedroom might health. A doctor can recommend glycerol guiacolate or sski to thin pulmonary secretions. Get an heppa filter air scrubber for the home. Have your home air ducts cleaned. If air pollution move.
Answered 3/29/2013
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