What Is Aspiration Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Chest Pain
A common symptom of aspiration pneumonia is a pain in the chest, which would be down to inflammation in the lungs. The pain is also likely to get considerably worse as the patient breathes and coughs. The pain can make it difficult for the patient to breathe altogether.
Patients with aspiration pneumonia are also likely to be wheezing as they struggle to breathe, and they can also start to turn blue as their bodies are not getting enough oxygen. The symptoms can also make it very difficult for them to swallow. These symptoms can be dangerous so the patient should be found medical attention if you have not done so already.
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