A member asked:

My mother has aspiration pneumonia and a bad uti. she is immune to many antibiotics now due to repeated utis. she is just in a nursing home.hospital?

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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Very difficult state: Elderly patients with multiple medical problems particularly those in nursing home are prone to repeated infection. Aspiration pneumonia can come from swallowing problem or altered state of mental state . Uti is very common among women and those who have indwelling catheter are at high risk . It is a very difficult situation to be in and i sympathize with you and your family.

Answered 8/27/2018

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Aspiration pneumonia: I would say your mother, with an aspiration pneumonia, belongs in a hospital for treatment and evaluation. Have her brought to an er to see if she is sick enough to be admitted.

Answered 2/5/2019

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