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Looking for evidence that feeding tubes prevent aspiration pneumonia

Lung Health | Last Active: Sep 9, 2021 | Replies (14)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @ltecato, I was able to merge both your discussions into one discussion that appears simultaneously in both the Ostomy group and the Lung Health group. That way all the conversation about feeding tubes and aspiration pneumonia will be in one place. I was able to modify the title to include “aspiration pneumonia” by removing the words “cross post”.

As you know, Mayo Clinic Connect is a community of patients sharing experiences. As for searching for irrefutable evidence regarding feeding tubes and prevention of aspiration pneumonia have you searched using Google Scholar for journals on the subject? What are you learning or not learning from your doctors or ostomy nurses?

You sound very frustrated with the paucity of information you’re getting. Are you susceptible to aspiration pneumonia and a feeding tube is being recommended?

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ltecato | @ltecato | Sep 8, 2021

Thanks Colleen.

“Are you susceptible to aspiration pneumonia and a feeding tube is being recommended?”

You bet. Yes to both. I have been getting pneumonia every 60-90 days since about two years ago, I think.
I anticipate people are going to try to frighten or “guilt” me into doing this. I already wonder if I am getting the gaslight treatment, because no one will admit that feeding tubes are not medical miracles. Or they won’t admit it unless I ask pointed questions and am obviously suspicious and agitated. I don’t like the fact that I have to figuratively waterboard people to get straight answers.

Sorry for venting. It’s not easy when I am on opiates or steroids much of the time and they make me edgy.

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