What Is Aspiration Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
How the condition is treated will vary according to the severity of the condition. In cases of bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics will be prescribed to help tackle the underlying cause. In the milder cases, pneumonia can be enough to deal with the condition. At other times, however, it may be necessary to hospitalize the patient.
In some cases, an aspirator may be needed in order to ensure the patient gets the oxygen that the need. Steroids can also be used to help reduce inflammation in the lungs. In some cases, surgery may be needed, such as to install a feeding tube.
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