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Jan 01, 2015 · Aspiration can be defined as entry of liquid or food into the airway below the level of the true vocal cords.131 Aspiration pneumonia is the entry of swallowed materials (gastric or oral) into the airway that causes a lung infection.102 A recent study has observed stroke patients with dysphagia have a three-fold increase in pneumonia risk ... ................
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