What is the medical term meaning inflammation from vomit having been inhaled into the lungs?

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2026-05-08 00:20

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One term for it is aspiration pneumonia, which is inflammation of the lungs from inhaling foreign objects including vomit or other substances. It is not exclusivelyinflammation resulting from aspirated vomit, however - it can also refer to other forms of inhalation-induced inflammation.

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