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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Respiratory Aspiration
Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiration Disorders > Respiratory Aspiration

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Respiratory Aspiration  

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Entry terms

  • Accidental Aspiration
  • Accidental Aspirations
  • Aspiration, Accidental
  • Aspiration, Respiratory
  • Aspirations, Accidental

Note

  • ASPIRATION, MECHANICAL is also available

Scope note

  • Inhaling liquid or solids, such as stomach contents, or other FOREIGN OBJECTS, into the RESPIRATORY TRACT. When this causes severe lung damage, it is called ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA.

History note

  • 2007; use INHALATION 2004-2006; for ASPIRATION OF GASTRIC CONTENTS use PNEUMONIA, ASPIRATION 1984-2006

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053120

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