Aspiration
Aspiration occurs when an object or liquid was inhaled into the respiratory tract, either the windpipe or the lungs.
Aspiration is likely to cause problems such as infection, inflammation, or blockage (obstruction) that require a visit to a doctor.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: July 11, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Reference David Messenger, MD |
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