10 Aspiration Pneumonia Symptoms

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Reviewed: dr. stavarache

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3. 'Pneumonia.' Nhs.uk, 23 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia

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A key feature of aspiration pneumonia is a persistent cough as the body attempts to clear the lungs. This cough could be dry, and it could also involve thick yellow or green mucus, especially as the infection progresses. Lines of red in the mucus are concerning, as they could indicate blood.

As coughing up blood is a sign of serious infection or injury, individuals who experience this symptom should go to the hospital as soon as possible.³‘Pneumonia.’ Nhs.uk, 23 Oct. 2017, www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia

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