10 Aspiration Pneumonia Symptoms
Blue Tinged Skin or Lips
As a person with aspiration pneumonia becomes seriously ill, their extremities may turn blue from the lack of air.2‘Aspiration Pneumonia.’ Patient Info, patient.info/chest-lungs/chest-infection/aspiration-pneumonia
The blue tint can show up on the fingertips, face or mouth. It may be easiest to see on the lips, especially for people with dark skin. If someone's lips are blue, they should go directly to a hospital. Doctors can help manage pneumonia with antibiotics and supplemental oxygen.3‘Pneumonia.’ Nhs.uk, 23 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia
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