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  2. Aspiration pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of aspiration pneumonia may develop gradually, with increased respiratory rate, foul-smelling sputum, hemoptysis, and fever. Complications may occur, such as exudative pleural effusion, empyema, and lung abscesses. [4] If left untreated, aspiration pneumonia can progress to form a lung abscess. [5]

  3. Pulmonary aspiration - Wikipedia

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    Uncomplicated aspiration events commonly present with symptoms including wheezing and coughing. Signs and symptoms that aspiration is complicated can include dyspnea (shortness of breath), hypoxemia (low oxygen in the blood), tachycardia (high heart rate), fever, and crackles or wheezes on lung exam.

  4. The Unexpected Sign of Pneumonia Most People Miss ... - AOL

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    Since pneumonia can take a dangerous turn, it's important to know the earliest signs of it. Dr. Zweig says that, typically, pneumonia starts as a regular viral upper respiratory infection.

  5. Pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    It may also be classified by the area of the lung affected: lobar, bronchial pneumonia and acute interstitial pneumonia; [42] or by the causative organism. [81] Pneumonia in children may additionally be classified based on signs and symptoms as non-severe, severe, or very severe. [82]

  6. Pneumonia is the No. 1 cause of hospital admission in kids ...

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    What are the signs and symptoms of pneumonia? Symptoms can range from mild to serious, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and may include: cough without mucus. fever ...

  7. Could your cough be walking pneumonia? Here are the symptoms ...

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    Or, you may be asymptomatic. If you do show symptoms, the CDC notes they may vary based on whether the bacterium gives you a chest cold or pneumonia: Chest cold. Children younger than 5. Diarrhea ...

  8. Lung abscess - Wikipedia

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    Aspiration of oropharyngeal or gastric secretion; Septic emboli; Necrotizing pneumonia [5] Vasculitis: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis; Necrotizing tumors: 8% to 18% are due to neoplasms across all age groups, higher in older people; primary squamous carcinoma of the lung is the most common.

  9. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a term often used as a synonym for pneumonia but can also be applied to other types of infection including lung abscess and acute bronchitis. Symptoms include shortness of breath, weakness, fever, coughing and fatigue. [3]