gastroparesis and aspiration pneumonia
Gastroparesis and aspiration pneumonia are related conditions where gastroparesis can lead to a higher risk of developing aspiration pneumonia. Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach takes too long to empty its contents, increasing the chance of food or stomach acid being breathed into the lungs, causing aspiration pneumonia.
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