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What is aspiration pneumonia?

Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and bronchial tubes due to breathing in a foreign material.

Alternative Names:

Anaerobic pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Necrotizing pneumonia; Aspiration pneumonitis; Chemical pneumonitis

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with aspiration pneumonia?

What are the symptoms associated with aspiration pneumonia?

What are the treatment options for aspiration pneumonia?

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Aspiration pneumonia(URGENT) - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Sep 22, 2009

my sister has been diognised with Aspiration pneumonia.She was having flu like symptom for ...

Cat with Aspiration Pneumonia - Cats Community

- Jul 30, 2009

I have a 6 year old cat who coughs frequently. He's been seen 3x by the same vet and had 2 ...

Aspiration pneumonia - Cats Community

- Apr 22, 2009

Hi. I am fostering two orphaned kittens and I have been for about two weeks now (that's ho...

Possible aspiration pneumonia? - Animal Health – General Expert Forum

- Apr 21, 2009

I recently found three kittens who were outside, freezing and dying without a mother. I dec...

aspiration pneumonia - Dogs Community

- Apr 21, 2009

I am a veterinary medicine student and I'm having my on-job training in a small animal clin...

aspiration pneumonia - Alzheimer's Disease Community

- Mar 29, 2009

My father is in the end stage of dementia. He doesn't walk, speak, and has to be fed, altho...

Aspiration pneumonia in puppies - Dogs Community

- Aug 26, 2008

I am in the market to buy a bulldog puppy. I've had my eye on a particular one for some ti...

aspiration pneumonia - Animal Health – General Expert Forum

- Jul 07, 2008

My 5 month old kitten aspirated some wet food on Sunday and I took him to the emergency vet...

Question about possible aspiration pneumonia. - Animal Health – General Expert Forum

- Jul 05, 2008

Okay, so I have 2 3 week old kittens. One is quite a bit smaller. They have to be bottlefed...

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