Easy Read: Aspiration pneumonia – What happens if you get aspiration pneumonia?

What happens if you get aspiration pneumonia?

Doctor

You should go to the doctor if you think you have aspiration pneumonia.

Ambulance

You should call 000 if you need help right away.

Medicine

You might get some medicine.

Person in hospital with a medical professional

Some people can get very sick when they have aspiration pneumonia. 

Hospital room

You might need to stay in the hospital until you are better.

Very sick person in hospital bed

Sometimes people can die from aspiration pneumonia.

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