Welcome to the #Bahealthi guide here! Now, let me explain. You know, our lungs and the airway is bulit for oxygen, but not food or fluids(water.) Even pneumonia itself means fluid(water) in the lungs. With the "aspiration" added, it extends about what in the lungs; not just water in the lungs, but it also extends to food in the lungs. According to a Youtube video, this is the reason why you shouldn't eat or drink before surgery(especially general anesthesia.) Because during general anesthesia, that food the example person ate will find another way because the stomach is blocked. Yes, and to the lungs. Eating too fast can also cause aspiration pneumonia.
Hope this helps! Please correct me if i'm wrong. Defitnetely not a doctor. Don't ask for diagnosis or medical advice here. Only for informational or educational purposes. #Bahealthi
