A member asked:

I had the stomach flu and i believe i got some vomit into my lungs. could i have aspiration pneumonia? can a doctor tell from chest listening?i am 26.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Wait a day or two: If you don't develop cough, shortness of breath, or high fever within 1-2 days, you will know you don't have pneumonia. If any doubt, contact your doctor tomorrow.

Answered 3/22/2020

1.7k views

Thank

Dr. Saleem Saiyad answered

Rare chance: It is certainly possible but you should have some symptoms if you did get it.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 1/11/2016

1.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I had the stomach flu and i believe i got some vomit into my lungs. could i have aspiration pneumonia? can a doctor tell from chest listening?i am 26.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Saleem Saiyad answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a sore neck/top back- can't put chin to chest, fever, aching body, no every, vomited once, and tired. Should i go see my doc?Or is this flu?

A member asked:

Aching pain at RUQ (below the breast) usually after a meal. 2 weeks ago I had a stomach flu,diarrhoea and vomiting but recovered. Seen doctor and gave me LactoGG probiotics for one moth, been second week on probiotics. Is there a concern?

A member asked:

Mallory-weiss tear from vomiting. Doc said ok but 4 days later have stomach/chest pain trouble breathing. Have panic disorder too, anxiety symptoms?

A member asked:

I have chest infection from flu now doc says i have fluid on my lungs if my pain continues shall i go to the a&e?

A member asked:

Male 33, had a bad flu / virus unknown reasons went to doctor later on because of blood spitting, CT scan found nothing, no blootclot in the lungs, Chest X-ray done nothing found, what is causing this? I'm not sure anymore. Bronchoscopy coming soon?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My doctor says his clinic wants coughing patients screened by video. How can he tell if I have coronavirus or the flu without listening to my chest?

I had the Stomach Flu and now for the past two days I've had shortness of breath, gas, and chest tightness. I don't have a fever. Is this pneumonia?

Do I have pneumonia . I have sob, no fever an ear infection flu symtoms and pain when I breathe in. Doc said my chest sounds fine, but can't breathe ?

I suddenly felt nautious followed by vomiting. Symptoms of stomach flu. And after i feel like something is in my chest. Could this anxiety or?

Could I have got a hiatal hernia from the stomach flu? Threw up harder than ever then a week after ended up in ER with breathing trouble+chest pains..

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?