What Is Aspiration Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Risk Factors
Anybody can experience aspiration pneumonia, but it is very unlikely to happen in most people. This is because our bodies have mechanisms in place that help prevent food and other unwanted items from making it into our lungs. People who are most at risk include those who have problems with this mechanism.
This generally means people that have some kind of impairment when it comes to swallowing. It can be people that have dementia and people that have had a stroke. Some neurological conditions can also cause the problem. One of the more common conditions that can result in aspiration pneumonia is reflux, which is also known as heartburn.
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