10 Polymyositis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #4: Aspiration
Aspiration refers to the accidental entry of material such as food, stomach contents, or pharyngeal secretions into the larynx and lower respiratory tract. Simply put, many lay people refer to it as “going down the wrong pipe”. Among healthy individuals, the aspiration of small quantities rarely results in any disease or injury.
However, individuals at risk, such as those with injury or underlying disease, may suffer respiratory complications such as pneumonia. In polymyositis, issues with esophageal motility and dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration.
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