The aspiration of a foreign particle in the lung would be termed:
A) pneumonia.
B) bronchitis.
C) viral pneumonia.
D) aspiration pneumonia.

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Aspiration pneumonia occurs when foreign particles, such as food, liquid, or vomit, are inhaled into the lungs leading to an infection in the lung tissue. The other options refer to different types of lung infections but do not specifically indicate the presence of a foreign particle.

The Aspiration of a Foreign Particle in the Lung Would