Lumps, cysts, tumors or masses.
Aspiration is used to diagnose and possibly treat these conditions. Lung conditions, such as fluid buildup in the space around the lungs (pleural effusion) and infection in the lung space (empyema)
When can Aspiration be done?
Aspiration is when something enters the airway or lungs by accident. It may be food, liquid, or some other material. This can cause serious health problems, such as pneumonia. Aspiration can happen when a person has trouble swallowing normally.
What is the aspiration process?
Aspiration means to draw in or out using a sucking motion. It has two meanings: Breathing in a foreign object (sucking food into the airway). A medical procedure that removes something from an area of the body. These substances can be air, body fluids, or bone fragments.
