A form of pneumonia in which infected matter is inhaled from the bronchi or oesophagus.<\/p>\n
Inflammation of the lungs and bronchi caused by inhaling or choking on vomit; may occur during anesthesia or recovery from anesthesia, or during an acute episode of alcoholism, seizure, loss of consciousness, or cardiac arrest. Treatment includes suctioning and the administration of oxygen and, in some cases, drugs to reduce inflammation.<\/p>\n
Pneumonia caused by inhalation of gastric contents, food, or other substances. A frequent cause is loss of the gag reflex in patients with central nervous system depression or damage or alcoholic intoxication with stupor and vomiting. This condition also occurs in newborns who inhale infected amniotic fluid, meconium, or vaginal secretions during delivery.<\/p>\n
Aspiration pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by the unintentional inhalation of vomit. This condition commonly affects individuals whose cough reflex is impaired, such as those who have consumed excessive alcohol, used certain illicit drugs, or experienced a head injury.<\/p>\n
Pneumonia resulting from the inhalation of fluids, food, or vomit during a mild state of coma or anesthesia.<\/p>\n
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