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(W79) Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
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167 289 in individuals diagnosis inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract confirmed
106 541 deaths with diagnosis inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
64% mortality rate associated with the disease inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
Diagnosis inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract is diagnosed Women are 6.55% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
68 433 (87.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
38 108 (42.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 25-29, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 25-29
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-95+
Disease Features inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
Absence or low individual and public risk
Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract - what does this mean
Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of the respiratory tract occurs when food or liquid is inhaled or swallowed into the airway instead of the esophagus, blocking the flow of air to the lungs and leading to difficulty breathing. this can be caused by a variety of factors including a weakened gag reflex, neurological disorders, or a foreign object blocking the airway. treatment typically involves clearing the obstruction and providing supportive care.
What happens during the disease - inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of the respiratory tract is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when food or other foreign objects enter the respiratory tract and become lodged in the airways. this can lead to a blockage of air flow and cause difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and even choking. the obstruction may also cause inflammation and swelling of the airways, leading to further blockage and difficulty breathing. if left untreated, the obstruction can lead to serious complications such as infection, lung damage, and even death. treatment may involve removal of the foreign object, medication to reduce swelling, and supportive care.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess the patient's symptoms
- Blood tests to check for any infection
- Chest X-ray to check for any blockage in the airways
- CT scan to check for any blockage in the airways
- Bronchoscopy to check for any blockage in the airways
- Spirometry to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled
- Pulmonary function test to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled
- Allergy testing to check for any allergies
- Endoscopy to check for any blockage in the upper respiratory tract
- Bronchoalveolar lavage to check for any blockage in the airways
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating the disease caused by inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract
- Administering bronchodilator medications to open up the airways
- Administering corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Administering antibiotics to reduce infection
- Administering mucolytics to thin secretions
- Providing supplemental oxygen as needed
- Performing bronchoscopy to remove the obstruction
- Performing tracheostomy to remove the obstruction
- Performing chest physiotherapy to clear secretions from the lungs
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of respiratory tract - Prevention
The best way to prevent inhalation and ingestion of food causing obstruction of the respiratory tract is to ensure that food is adequately chewed before swallowing, and to avoid eating in dusty or smoky environments. additionally, wearing a face mask when in such an environment can help to reduce the risk of inhalation of food particles.