Aspiration pneumonia
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Encyclopedia Article
Title
Aspiration pneumonia
Abstract
Aspiration pneumonia is bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree, usually oral or gastric contents (including food, saliva, or nasal secretions). Depending on the acidity of the aspirate, a chemical pneumonitis can develop, and bacterial pathogens (particularly anaerobic bacteria) may add to the inflammation.
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Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Date
8/27/16, 5:27 AM
Accessed
9/12/16, 3:06 PM
Language
en
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Citation
Aspiration pneumonia. (2016). In Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aspiration_pneumonia&oldid=736393127
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