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Diagnosing aspiration pneumonia. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs and symptoms of pneumonia when risk factors and history are consistent with the likelihood of aspiration. Testing usually includes O2 sat, chest X-ray (CXR), complete blood count (CBC), sputum Gram stain, and sputum culture.
1 Chest X-ray: An X-ray is the most common first test for lung problems. 2  It can identify air or fluid in the chest, fluid in the lung, pneumonia, masses, foreign bodies, and other problems. 3  Computed tomography (CT scan): A CT scan uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed pictures of the lungs and nearby structures.