Aspiration Pneumonia~

cirelaw · 03-18-2019, 05:03 PM

I know its off topic but its totally preventable. Three weeks in ICU and a feeding tube 6 weeks and still inserted in my belly! Asperation pneumonia results from improperly swallowing food or drink. I would swallow my food and drink when rushing and while looking up at the TV! Some leakage into your windpipe is tolerated. But more liquid or food that may cause bacteria to enter in your lungs. The only alternate is to be only be fed food through a hole in your stomach! A pain in the ass rubber tube hanging tube that must be flushed and bandage change daily! I hope to have it removed next week at the Surgery Center! Don't look up or rush swallowing. Practice swallow downward! If you have prolonged abnormal coughing, seek medical advice! I survived everything but this almost caused my death! Eric The Survivor!! READ THIS!! https://www.healthline.com/health/aspiration-pneumonia I don't want it to happen to you and a $122K bill! https://www.htstherapy.com/prevent-a...ion-pneumonia/ I don't want this happen to you!! It can be fatal!!

mrerick · 03-18-2019, 10:23 PM

Eric, hope you're feeling better and recovering well.

cirelaw · 03-19-2019, 09:03 AM

Thank You, hope to get this miserable tube removed soon!!!!

DonVoigt · 03-19-2019, 09:05 AM

Eric,
I'm happy you are on the way to recovery- again!
You dodged another bullet for sure, thanks for the post, and get well soon.

cirelaw · 03-19-2019, 09:43 AM

Luv Ya!!!

Sergio Natali · 03-19-2019, 12:41 PM

Eric

Thanks for your post, and get better soon my friend!

Curss · 03-20-2019, 07:00 AM

Good Lord, I hope you feel better soon! I look forward to hearing of your recovery good sir!

cirelaw · 03-20-2019, 09:12 AM

Thank You! On Friday I see the Doctor to see if I can have the foot long feeding tube removed from my stomach. It really sucks! The good news I'm eating normally, something we take for granted!! I miss sleeping on my stomach!!! God Bless!!!

Eugen · 03-20-2019, 03:12 PM

Eric, it sounds like you got the equivalent of a "lung squib". Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery and ready for the armourer to let you out of the shop.

cirelaw · 03-20-2019, 03:22 PM

This really suggs! I'm ready to pull it out! Tomorrow is my day of truth, because I've run out of patience and bandages! Luvya!

BogeyB · 03-20-2019, 07:17 PM

Darn Eric,

You certainly have had you share of troubles! I wish you a speedy recovery!

Try to take care,
Mike

Dick Herman · 03-20-2019, 07:33 PM

Eric,
Thank you for your descriptive narrative regarding asperation pneumonia. Your words of caution are reminders of my mother's to chew slowly pay attention to what you are doing.
I hope you recover quickly.
God bless you and Debbie.
Dick

cirelaw · 03-20-2019, 07:54 PM

At first I wondered why only myself got pneumonia. Who did I catch it from?? ME!! I have a high TV and I eat looking up! Food went in my lung! Its like giving CPR. The head is tilted back creating a clear path into your lungs!! I have learned to keep my head level and downward when I swallow! Your lungs will process some overflow! I don't want this happen to each of you. It Sugggggs! God Bless!Doc appt tomorrow! Eric

Sonofeugene · 03-21-2019, 01:41 AM

Hope you're healed soon. And you seem to have dodged a bullet. It can be very serious. During my first responder training we learned of the importance of preventing a victim/patient from aspirating their vomitus. If they do that, even with immediate medical care, the chances of survival are 50/50 at best.

Good luck!

cirelaw · 03-21-2019, 09:28 AM

Thank You Martin. I'm useing a little plastic thing, a neulizer to exercise breathing. My lungs are now clear. I never smoked except for a joint or two at a Greatful Dead concert! Two oclock I hope to get the tube removed! Thanks for all the best wishes!!! Eric

ithacaartist · 03-21-2019, 11:50 AM

I hope everything goes off as planned! We hope that from now on, your epiglottis will slam shut when it's supposed to, to keep you safe.

I received the pneumonia vaccination a couple of years ago, as recommended for geezers. Did this condition over=ride your vaccination's protection (if you had the shot)?

cirelaw · 03-21-2019, 02:28 PM

TKS Doc wants me to retake the radioactive barium cookie swallow test to be sure I'm swallowing correctly. Another waste of money and time as I have been eating well for over a month with no cough or aspiration! I guess I have to play the game and buy more bandages at Walgreens! This is getting old!! If I had no insurance all of this would be over, I'm sure!! Eric

Sergio Natali · 03-22-2019, 10:25 AM

Eric

I'd like you to know that here at the Forum we are all following your state, and pray for a quick recovery!
I wish you all be best my friend!

cirelaw · 03-22-2019, 01:01 PM

Genaral Discussions, My Friend~

cirelaw · 04-08-2019, 10:08 AM

Its all caused by my Trech in Costa Rica, years ago while in coma. Permanent Injuries. I have to be careful swallowing and only drink thickened liquids. Oh Well, better than a permanent stomach tube hanging out of my belly, hopefully to be removed soon! This Suggs! Eric PS Thank you my friends for your much appreciated support and comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-18-2019, 05:03 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Aspiration Pneumonia~ I know its off topic but its totally preventable. Three weeks in ICU and a feeding tube 6 weeks and still inserted in my belly! Asperation pneumonia results from improperly swallowing food or drink. I would swallow my food and drink when rushing and while looking up at the TV! Some leakage into your windpipe is tolerated. But more liquid or food that may cause bacteria to enter in your lungs. The only alternate is to be only be fed food through a hole in your stomach! A pain in the ass rubber tube hanging tube that must be flushed and bandage change daily! I hope to have it removed next week at the Surgery Center! Don't look up or rush swallowing. Practice swallow downward! If you have prolonged abnormal coughing, seek medical advice! I survived everything but this almost caused my death! Eric The Survivor!! READ THIS!! https://www.healthline.com/health/aspiration-pneumonia I don't want it to happen to you and a $122K bill! https://www.htstherapy.com/prevent-a...ion-pneumonia/ I don't want this happen to you!! It can be fatal!! Attached Images

03-18-2019, 10:23 PM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	Eric, hope you're feeling better and recovering well. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

03-19-2019, 09:05 AM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Eric, I'm happy you are on the way to recovery- again! You dodged another bullet for sure, thanks for the post, and get well soon. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

03-19-2019, 12:41 PM	#6
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Eric Thanks for your post, and get better soon my friend! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-20-2019, 07:00 AM	#7
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	Good Lord, I hope you feel better soon! I look forward to hearing of your recovery good sir! __________________ -Chris

03-19-2019, 09:03 AM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Thank You, hope to get this miserable tube removed soon!!!!

03-19-2019, 09:43 AM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Luv Ya!!!

03-20-2019, 09:12 AM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Thank You! On Friday I see the Doctor to see if I can have the foot long feeding tube removed from my stomach. It really sucks! The good news I'm eating normally, something we take for granted!! I miss sleeping on my stomach!!! God Bless!!!

03-20-2019, 03:12 PM	#9
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 768 Thanks: 372 Thanked 603 Times in 320 Posts	Eric, it sounds like you got the equivalent of a "lung squib". Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery and ready for the armourer to let you out of the shop. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain Last edited by Eugen; 03-20-2019 at 05:35 PM. Reason: I flunked spelling

03-20-2019, 03:22 PM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	This really suggs! I'm ready to pull it out! Tomorrow is my day of truth, because I've run out of patience and bandages! Luvya!

03-20-2019, 07:17 PM	#11
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 419 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	Darn Eric, You certainly have had you share of troubles! I wish you a speedy recovery! Try to take care, Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

03-20-2019, 07:33 PM	#12
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 354 Times in 138 Posts	Eric, Thank you for your descriptive narrative regarding asperation pneumonia. Your words of caution are reminders of my mother's to chew slowly pay attention to what you are doing. I hope you recover quickly. God bless you and Debbie. Dick

03-20-2019, 07:54 PM	#13
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	At first I wondered why only myself got pneumonia. Who did I catch it from?? ME!! I have a high TV and I eat looking up! Food went in my lung! Its like giving CPR. The head is tilted back creating a clear path into your lungs!! I have learned to keep my head level and downward when I swallow! Your lungs will process some overflow! I don't want this happen to each of you. It Sugggggs! God Bless!Doc appt tomorrow! Eric

03-21-2019, 01:41 AM	#14
Sonofeugene User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 118 Times in 64 Posts	Hope you're healed soon. And you seem to have dodged a bullet. It can be very serious. During my first responder training we learned of the importance of preventing a victim/patient from aspirating their vomitus. If they do that, even with immediate medical care, the chances of survival are 50/50 at best. Good luck!

03-21-2019, 09:28 AM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Thank You Martin. I'm useing a little plastic thing, a neulizer to exercise breathing. My lungs are now clear. I never smoked except for a joint or two at a Greatful Dead concert! Two oclock I hope to get the tube removed! Thanks for all the best wishes!!! Eric

03-21-2019, 11:50 AM	#16
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,290 Thanks: 7,055 Thanked 2,482 Times in 1,323 Posts	I hope everything goes off as planned! We hope that from now on, your epiglottis will slam shut when it's supposed to, to keep you safe. I received the pneumonia vaccination a couple of years ago, as recommended for geezers. Did this condition over=ride your vaccination's protection (if you had the shot)? __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

03-21-2019, 02:28 PM	#17
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	TKS Doc wants me to retake the radioactive barium cookie swallow test to be sure I'm swallowing correctly. Another waste of money and time as I have been eating well for over a month with no cough or aspiration! I guess I have to play the game and buy more bandages at Walgreens! This is getting old!! If I had no insurance all of this would be over, I'm sure!! Eric

03-22-2019, 10:25 AM	#18
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Eric I'd like you to know that here at the Forum we are all following your state, and pray for a quick recovery! I wish you all be best my friend! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-22-2019, 01:01 PM	#19
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Genaral Discussions, My Friend~

04-08-2019, 10:08 AM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Its all caused by my Trech in Costa Rica, years ago while in coma. Permanent Injuries. I have to be careful swallowing and only drink thickened liquids. Oh Well, better than a permanent stomach tube hanging out of my belly, hopefully to be removed soon! This Suggs! Eric PS Thank you my friends for your much appreciated support and comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!