Aspiration pneumonia history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The hallmark of aspiration pneumonia is chest pain, cough, fever and history of predisposing condition.
History and Symptom
- The most common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include chest pain, cough, fever and history of predisposing condition.
History
Patients with aspiration pneumonia may have a positive history of:
- chest pain
- cough
- fever
- history of predisposing condition
- Altered level of conspicuousness
- Newborns may not have typical symptoms
- Fatiguee
- Fever, sweating and shaking chills
- Lower than normal body temperature
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Shortness of breath
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include:
- chest pain
- cough
- fever
- history of predisposing condition
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of aspiration pneumonia include
- Altered level of conspicuousness
- Newborns may not have typical symptoms
- Fatiguee
- Fever, sweating and shaking chills
- Lower than normal body temperature
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Shortness of breath