This condition normally occurs when solids or liquids should be swallowed into the stomach but instead are breathed into the respiratory system. This is dangerous and can be fatal because the respiratory system is not built for such material. Due to this, aspiration precautions should be taken seriously. As an individual you need to know if perhaps you could have this problem.
There a number of things that can cause this. An example is conditions that affect the food pipe by causing it to narrow. There are also medical conditions that affect swallowing. An individual could be at risk if he or she has a decreased gag reflex. Using a feeding tube may lead to this. A person with reduced awareness could also have aspiration.
You can easily note someone who is going through such an episode. They could be coughing a lot due to food being positioned in the wrong place. They could be gasping for air and eventually breathe real slowly as the air in their lungs keeps reducing. They could spit out sputum that has a disgusting smell with noticeable particles. There could be color change due to lack of sufficient air.
Despite these symptoms, proper diagnosis can only be done by an expert. Chest cavity x rays can be done to view the lungs. An evaluation study of the swallowing of the patient can be done. This involves taking a look at what the person ingests. This can be beneficial in finding out what food is not good to take in. Surgery to fix the problem, bronchopsy, is an option.
People that are likely to undergo such problems need special care. They must be positioned upright when eating food and drinking fluids. They need to eat slowly and chew well to properly break down the food particles. Some of them, especially those with thinking problems, should not be distracted. Their mouths should often be checked for leftover food after eating.
Tubes used for feeding are another special case. Such individuals should maintain a sitting position wherever they will be eating from. No matter how much they would like to change positions, maybe by lying down, this ought to be avoided. After feeding has be done the tube must be cleared of any remains so that they are not ingested when not necessary.
Preventive measures for this state in people are of different types. While eating, they should do it at their own pace, as long as they are comfortable. Reasonable amounts of food material should be eaten to prevent problems that may come up due to swallowing. Cleaning their mouths should take place regularly. Much water should not be used.
Nurses can evaluate the medical records of a patient for medications that impair their ability to swallow. From this they can come up with alternatives that can be used. Foods that are sticky, dry or crumbly ought to be avoided. Families and caregivers ought to have the necessary information so as to help out people during such dire moments.
There a number of things that can cause this. An example is conditions that affect the food pipe by causing it to narrow. There are also medical conditions that affect swallowing. An individual could be at risk if he or she has a decreased gag reflex. Using a feeding tube may lead to this. A person with reduced awareness could also have aspiration.
You can easily note someone who is going through such an episode. They could be coughing a lot due to food being positioned in the wrong place. They could be gasping for air and eventually breathe real slowly as the air in their lungs keeps reducing. They could spit out sputum that has a disgusting smell with noticeable particles. There could be color change due to lack of sufficient air.
Despite these symptoms, proper diagnosis can only be done by an expert. Chest cavity x rays can be done to view the lungs. An evaluation study of the swallowing of the patient can be done. This involves taking a look at what the person ingests. This can be beneficial in finding out what food is not good to take in. Surgery to fix the problem, bronchopsy, is an option.
People that are likely to undergo such problems need special care. They must be positioned upright when eating food and drinking fluids. They need to eat slowly and chew well to properly break down the food particles. Some of them, especially those with thinking problems, should not be distracted. Their mouths should often be checked for leftover food after eating.
Tubes used for feeding are another special case. Such individuals should maintain a sitting position wherever they will be eating from. No matter how much they would like to change positions, maybe by lying down, this ought to be avoided. After feeding has be done the tube must be cleared of any remains so that they are not ingested when not necessary.
Preventive measures for this state in people are of different types. While eating, they should do it at their own pace, as long as they are comfortable. Reasonable amounts of food material should be eaten to prevent problems that may come up due to swallowing. Cleaning their mouths should take place regularly. Much water should not be used.
Nurses can evaluate the medical records of a patient for medications that impair their ability to swallow. From this they can come up with alternatives that can be used. Foods that are sticky, dry or crumbly ought to be avoided. Families and caregivers ought to have the necessary information so as to help out people during such dire moments.
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