What is aspiration pneumonia?
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material. It commonly occurs in patients with altered mental status who have an impaired gag or swallowing reflex. Treatment is directed to the infectious agent or underlying cause.
How do members experience aspiration pneumonia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with aspiration pneumonia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for aspiration pneumonia*
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Who has aspiration pneumonia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 20 | |
| 60s | 28 | |
| 70+ | 40 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | |
| Female | 64 |
Talk to people with aspiration pneumonia
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