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Complications of aspiration include all of the following, EXCEPT:Question 15Answera.airway obstruction.b.bronchiolar tissue damage.c.excess surfactant production.d.intrapulmonary infection

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Complications of aspiration include all of the following, EXCEPT:Question 15Answera.airway obstruction.b.bronchiolar tissue damage.c.excess surfactant production.d.intrapulmonary infection

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To answer the question, we need to identify the complications of aspiration and determine which one is NOT included.

  1. Airway obstruction: Aspiration can lead to the blockage of the airway, causing difficulty in breathing. This is a common complication of aspiration.

  2. Bronchiolar tissue damage: Aspiration of foreign substances can cause damage to the bronchioles, which are small airways in the lungs. This can result in inflammation and impaired lung function.

  3. Excess surfactant production: Surfactant is a substance that helps to keep the air sacs in the lungs open. Aspiration can trigger an excessive production of surfactant, which can lead to lung dysfunction.

  4. Intrapulmonary infection: Aspiration of bacteria or other microorganisms can cause infection in the lungs. This can lead to pneumonia or other respiratory infections.

Based on the given options, the complication that is NOT included is excess surfactant production (option C).

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