What Is Aspiration Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Cough
Patients with aspiration pneumonia are also likely to develop quite an unpleasant cough. The cough is likely to be dry and it can be quite painful. What’s more is that they may also cough up a thick green sputum that has a foul odor. The patient might even cough up blood, which is a symptom that is to be concerned about.
What’s more is that the patient is also likely to have bad breath. This is because the bacteria in the lungs will be producing a lot of foul smelling gases which are then exhaled. If you do have a cough that persists then you should arrange to speak with your doctor.
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