According to an African proverb,'there are two things over which you have complete
dominion, authority and control—your mind and your mouth'. Geriatricians are fully aware …

Pneumonia in the elderly has been increasing on an annual basis. To a greater or lesser
extent, aspiration is a major contributor to the development of pneumonia in the elderly …

WHY: Aspiration (the misdirection of oropharyngeal secretions or gastric contents into the
larynx and lower respiratory tract) is common in older adults with dysphagia and can lead to …

Aim The purpose of the present study was to clarify the predictive factors for achieving oral
intake after aspiration pneumonia in elderly patients. Methods This retrospective …

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung parenchyma initiated by aspirated
microorganisms into the lower airways from proximal sites, including the oral and nasal …

Purpose Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is highly common across the world. It is
reported that over 90% of CAP in older adults may be due to aspiration. However, the …

Purpose: To review the risks, diagnosis, management, and prevention of aspiration
pneumonia in adults over age 65, and discuss the major role of dysphagia as a risk factor in …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the risks for aspiration pneumonia in frail older people
and the contribution of bad oral health among the risk factors. DESIGN: Systematic literature …

Aspiration of the oropharyngeal or gastric contents by elderly persons often leads to lower
respiratory tract infections, such as aspiration pneumonia or pneumonitis. The existence of …

In older adults, community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is often aspiration-related. However,
as aspiration pneumonia (AP) lacks clear diagnostic criteria, the reported prevalence and …