Aspiration pneumonia

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Classification

Chemical pneumonitis | Aspiration pneumonia bacterial infection | Airway obstruction

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Prevention

Case Studies

Case #1

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