What is aspiration pneumonia?

Illustration showing food or liquid entering the lungs causing aspiration pneumonia

What is aspiration pneumonia? Aspiration pneumonia is one of the causes of coughing after eating. As you eat your food, if you suspect the food entered into your lungs and not your stomach, that’s a problem. That can make you cough after you eat as the food in lungs obstructs your respiration. There can be many … Read more