title: Pulmonary consequences of aspiration.
abstract: Aspiration can lead to serious pulmonary disease and occasionally death. Substances aspirated commonly include bacteria or gastric contents or both, but may be as unusual as diesel oil or a variety of foreign bodies. Pulmonary symptoms range from a subtle cough, wheezing, or hoarseness to severe dyspnea or asphyxiation. We discuss the mechanism of pulmonary disease caused by aspiration as well as the appropriate treatment.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Terry
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Fuller
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology; D012119:Respiration