Aspiration-induced pulmonary syndromes

Aspiration of foreign material into the lungs is not uncommon and has been described even in healthy individuals.1 However, in many clinical pulmonary syndromes, aspiration as an important triggering event remains unsuspected and undiagnosed. The purpose of this review is to present the various facets of aspiration-related lung disease and discuss the diagnosis and management of these conditions. Aspiration-related pulmonary and airway disease can result in a plethora of conditions.

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