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Aspiration Pneumonia
Alternate Names : Anaerobic Pneumonia, Aspiration of Vomitus, Necrotizing Pneumonia
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Aspiration Pneumonia Treatment
Hospitalization may be required for management of the illness. Treatment measures vary depending on the severity of the pneumonia. Antibiotics, which treat the organisms in the environment, may be given. Patients may receive special antibiotics to treat organisms that may live in the mouth.
The types of organisms present depend on the health of the patient and where they live (private residence, chronic nursing facility, etc.).
Patients may need to have their swallowing function assessed. If there is difficulty with proper swallowing, other methods of feeding the patient may be necessary.
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• Definition
• Aspiration Pneumonia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Aspiration Pneumonia Symptoms & Signs
• Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention
• Aspiration Pneumonia Diagnosis & Tests
• Aspiration Pneumonia Treatment
• Aspiration Pneumonia Prognosis
• Aspiration Pneumonia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
• Esophageal Stricture - Benign
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Pneumonia
Tests & Exams
• Aerobic Bacteria
• Anaerobic Bacteria
• Blood Culture
• Bronchoscopy
• CBC
• Pulse
• Routine Sputum Culture
Other Topics
• Acute
• Alcohol Use
• Aspiration
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Breath Odor
• Breathing Difficulty
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Physical Examination
• Pulse - Bounding
• Respiratory
• Shock
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Sweating - Excessive
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Wheezing
Review Date : 5/6/2003
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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