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  2. Aspiration pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    The inflammation caused by this reaction can rapidly cause similar findings seen in aspiration pneumonia, such as an elevated WBC (white blood cell) count, radiologic findings, and fever. [19] However, it is important to note that the findings of chemical pneumonitis are triggered by inflammation not caused by infection, as seen in aspiration ...

  3. Pulmonary aspiration - Wikipedia

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    Aspiration can result in patient death through a variety of mechanisms. It is important to recognize and diagnose early in order to improve patient outcomes. Death from aspiration and aspiration-related syndromes is most common in elderly patients with known baseline risk factors, though it frequently goes unrecognized. [18]

  4. Chemical pneumonitis - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is focused on reversing the cause of inflammation and reducing symptoms. Corticosteroids may be given to reduce inflammation, often before long-term scarring occurs. Antibiotics are usually not helpful or needed, unless there is a secondary infection. Oxygen therapy may be helpful.

  5. Acidosis - Wikipedia

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    It is most often caused by pulmonary problems, although head injuries, drugs (especially anaesthetics and sedatives), and brain tumors can cause this acidemia. Pneumothorax, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, severe pneumonia, and aspiration are among the most frequent causes.

  6. Hospital-acquired pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    In an elderly person, the first sign of hospital-acquired pneumonia may be mental changes or confusion. Other symptoms may include: A cough with greenish or pus-like phlegm (sputum) Fever and chills; General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise) Loss of appetite; Nausea and vomiting

  7. 10 Strange Acid Reflux Symptoms, According To Doctors - AOL

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    Dietary changes can help with acid reflux symptoms The good news: Making changes to your diet can help lessen or perhaps even eliminate many common symptoms of acid reflux. The bad news: this may ...

  8. Hydrocarbon pneumonitis - Wikipedia

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    In both childhood and adult pneumonitis, hydrocarbon aspiration occurs at the time of initial ingestion event or subsequently with vomiting. Low viscosity of an ingested hydrocarbon is considered a major factor promoting aspiration (presumably for mechanical reasons).

  9. Acute respiratory distress syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Causes may include sepsis, pancreatitis, trauma, pneumonia, and aspiration. [1] The underlying mechanism involves diffuse injury to cells which form the barrier of the microscopic air sacs of the lungs , surfactant dysfunction, activation of the immune system , and dysfunction of the body's regulation of blood clotting . [ 5 ]