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If enough material enters the lungs, the patient may simply drown. However, small volumes of gastric acid contents can fatally damage the delicate lung tissue. Even small volumes of aspirated food may lead to [[bronchopneumonia]] infection. Chronic aspiration may lead to [[bronchiectasis]] and may cause some cases of [[asthma]]. | If enough material enters the lungs, the patient may simply drown. However, small volumes of gastric acid contents can fatally damage the delicate lung tissue. Even small volumes of aspirated food may lead to [[bronchopneumonia]] infection. Chronic aspiration may lead to [[bronchiectasis]] and may cause some cases of [[asthma]]. | ||
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Overview
If enough material enters the lungs, the patient may simply drown. However, small volumes of gastric acid contents can fatally damage the delicate lung tissue. Even small volumes of aspirated food may lead to bronchopneumonia infection. Chronic aspiration may lead to bronchiectasis and may cause some cases of asthma.