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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What … gastric juices from the stomach, or vomit. (This is called aspiration pneumonia .) A healthy person's nose and throat … gastric juices from the stomach, or vomit. (This is called aspiration pneumonia .) A healthy person's nose and throat …
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… Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia (Nosocomial Pneumonia) On this page: Related … Information What is healthcare-associated pneumonia? Healthcare-associated pneumonia is pneumonia that …
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… Vacuum Aspiration On this page: Surgery Overview What to Expect Why … Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In vacuum aspiration, a doctor uses gentle suction to remove the … of the uterus. There are two methods of vacuum (or suction) aspiration. Manual vacuum aspiration involves the use of a …
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… Aspiration of the Bursa On this page: Treatment Overview … treated by drawing the fluid out with a needle and syringe (aspiration). Fluid often builds up in the bursa again. … treated by drawing the fluid out with a needle and syringe (aspiration). Fluid often builds up in the bursa again. …
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… Pneumocystis Pneumonia and AIDS On this page: Overview Related … Overview Pneumocystis is a fungus that can sometimes cause pneumonia in people who have AIDS. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Pneumonia caused by …
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… Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Risks Results Test Overview Bone marrow aspiration is a procedure that takes out a small amount of … hip bone is the most often used area for these procedures. Aspiration and biopsy are often done to find a blood problem …
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… Needle Puncture and Aspiration of Sinus Contents On this page: Overview Why It … with saline solution. Why It Is Done Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a person has … with saline solution. Why It Is Done Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a person has …
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… airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble … hoarse voice after eating or drinking. It can also lead to pneumonia. Over time, eating, chewing and swallowing …
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… ulcers). Narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal stricture). Aspiration pneumonia . Cirrhosis Current as … ulcers). Narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal stricture). Aspiration pneumonia . Cirrhosis …
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… It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vacuum aspiration uses gentle suction to empty the uterus after a … stays in the uterus. You may have manual or electric vacuum aspiration. With manual vacuum, the doctor uses a specially … These feelings can last awhile. What To Expect Vacuum aspiration is a minor medical procedure. A normal recovery …
