noun
aspiration pneumonia
Medical term for pneumonia caused by inhaling foreign substances such as food, liquid, or vomit into the lungs. Often discussed in the context of elderly care or dysphagia.
高齢者は吸引性肺炎に注意が必要です。
Elderly people need to be careful about aspiration pneumonia.
嚥下障害があると吸引性肺炎のリスクが高まる。
Having dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia.