Did you know that aspiration of food and liquid alone does not cause pneumonia? 

The bacteria from the oral cavity that enters the lungs is what results in pneumonia. 

This resource dives into the risks of bacteria in the oral cavity, discusses how dysphagia is diagnosed, and how oral care should be conducted to reduce the risk of pneumonia. 

Not only does this come in a video format, but there is also an excellent handout ready to print and use at your facility! 

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