What Is Aspiration Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Appetite Loss
Aspiration pneumonia is going to make the patient feel really quite ill. As is so often the case, this means the patient is unlikely to feel like eating. Eating can also be made more difficult for the patient because of difficulty swallowing and other symptoms they are experiencing.
No matter how little the patient feels like eating it is very important that they still take on the nutrients that they need. This is because the immune system will need to be well fed so it can continue to fight against the infection. Soft foods may be easier for the patient to eat if eating is too difficult for them otherwise.
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