Department of Social and Health Service’s Developmental Disabilities Administration sent this bulletin at 04/25/2019 12:51 PM PDT
New Care Provider Bulletin
Developmental Disabilities Administration Update
April 25, 2019
Aspiration
Aspiration happens when food, liquid or other material enters a person’s airway and eventually the lungs by accident. It can lead to serious health issues such as pneumonia, chronic lung scarring and death.
Read about who is at higher risk of aspiration, symptoms, prevention tips and more in our Care Provider bulletin.