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Aspiration pneumonia

Medium urgency
-Moderately severe
Inflammation and/or a lung infection resulting from the abnormal entry of fluids (saliva or blood), outside particles or food remains in the lower airways. There is an alteration of the usual defenses that predisposes its onset. It develops with an abrupt sensation of shortness of breath, fever and coughing up foul-smelling mucus. The suspected diagnosis is clinical and is confirmed by imaging and microbiology tests. It is treated with antibiotics and, in some cases, by the substance being extracted via fibrobronchoscopy.
Bibliographic references
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Symptoms

    Coma

    Loss of consciousness

    Diminished state of consciousness

    Thick and abundant mucus in the lungs

    Chest pain increases when you breathe deeply

Pre-hospital care recommendations

Use over-the-counter analgesics and antipyretics for muscle pain or fever (temperature > 100.4 F).
Relative rest, rest until symptoms subside.
Call medical assistance for instructions.
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