Careful history taking detects initially unknown underlying causes of aspiration pneumonia.

Yuki YoshimatsuKazunori TobinoYuki KoMina YasudaHiromi IdeYoshitaka Oku

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2020)

In 30.7% of those with suspected aspiration pneumonia with an unknown cause, a cause of aspiration was newly diagnosed. Careful history taking concerning neurological, gastrointestinal and drug-induced disorders is essential in elderly patients with pneumonia. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; 20: 785-790.

Keyphrases

drug induced
liver injury
ultrasound guided
newly diagnosed
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
pulmonary embolism
middle aged
adverse drug
community dwelling
electronic health record