Delayed diagnosis and treatment of aspiration pneumonia can lead to increased risk of death
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Delayed diagnosis and treatment of aspiration pneumonia can lead to increased risk of death

Yvonne Covell Health journalist
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Multiple factors can increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia for people with learning disabilities. Find out what symptoms are red flags and what to do if you are concerned

Aspiration pneumonia is a prominent cause of death in people with a learning disability. Up to 15% of all respiratory deaths reported to the Learning from Lives and Deaths Review (LeDeR) were caused by aspiration pneumonia in 2021.

Learning Disability Practice. 26, 5, 6-7. doi: 10.7748/ldp.26.5.6.s2

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05 October 2023 / Vol 26 issue 5

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