What Is Aspiration Pneumonia?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Diagnosis
Initially, a medical professional would look for typical symptoms of pneumonia during an exam. This will mean looking for some of the symptoms already mentioned, and using a stethoscope to look for a crackling sound coming from the lungs. If the patient’s symptoms do suggest pneumonia, more tests will likely be carried out to help confirm the diagnosis.
Tests carried out will likely include a bronchoscopy which will allow medical professionals to see inside your trachea and lungs. They can test your sputum for bacteria, as well as carrying out blood tests. Scans and x-rays of the chest area may also be carried out.
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