Summary: Pneumonia is a breathing condition in which there is swelling or an infection of the lungs or large airways.Aspiration pneumonia (alternative names:Anaerobic pneumonia; Aspiration of vomitus; Necrotizing pneumonia; Aspiration pneumonitis) occurs when food, saliva, liquids, or vomit is breathed into the lungs or airways leading to the lungs, instead of being swallowed into the esophagus and stomach. More >> Less >>

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