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Aspiration Pneumonia


Diagnosis & Tests

How is the infection diagnosed?

Tests used to diagnose aspiration pneumonia include:

  • chest x-ray
  • arterial blood gases, which measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood
  • complete blood count, or CBC, which counts red and white blood cells
  • blood culture, which checks for bacteria present in the blood
  • sputum culture, which checks for bacteria in material from the lungs
  • The results of these tests help the healthcare provider select the best treatment.


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