Aspiration Pneumonia

  • AK Abdul Khader MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna.
Keywords: Aspiration pneumonia, Aspiration, Suppuration, Oral flora

Abstract

Disappointingly, despite the availability of an effective range of preventive and therapeutic measures, pneumonias remain the most common infectious cause of death. Pneumonia is usually referred to a syndrome caused by acute infections involving lung parenchyma or interstitium usually due to bacteria and is characterized by consolidation, both clinical and radiological.
Aspiration of contaminated material from oropharynx and/or stomach is by far the most common mechanisms of nosocomial pneumonia.
Clinical features of aspiration pneumonia may not be that dramatic to start with and depend upon the stages from pneumonitis to abscess.

Author Biography

AK Abdul Khader, MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna.

Professor & HOD, Pulmonary Medicine

Published
2010-12-30
How to Cite
Khader, A. (2010). Aspiration Pneumonia. Kerala Medical Journal, 3(4), 113-114. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2010.v3i4.187