aspiration1 Respiratory system: Aspiration Aspiration Aspiration: the passage of food, fluid, or other foreign material into the trachea or lungs Usually, the cough reflex removes material from the upper tract, and passage into the lower tract is prevented by the vocal cords and epiglottis Complete obstruction of the upper tract inhibits the ability to speak or cough; blockage of the trachea is life-threatening due to inadequate oxygenat.. 2020. 12. 3. 이전 1 다음 반응형
