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Aspiration pneumonia refers to an infectious process in the lung parenchyma caused by pathogens entering the lower respiratory tract. It is a common complication in elderly patients, those with strokes, and those who are intubated or unconscious. Risk factors include disorders of swallowing, gastric motility, and decreased levels of consciousness. Clinically it presents with fever, cough, dyspnea, and lung infiltrates seen on chest imaging. Treatment involves antibiotics, pulmonary toilet, supportive care a

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Aya Alamsjah

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