Objective To explore the application of combined therapy based on the principle of machanical ventilation in acute respiratory failure by aspiratory pneumonia.Methods 32 cases of acute respiratory failure induced by aspiratory pneumonia were collected by retrospective analysis.Results With the combined therapy based on the principle of machanical ventilation,30 patients take a favorable turn.Conclusion With the therapy of anti-infection,energetic respiratory support,nutrition support etc,the patients'prognosis suffering from acute respiratory failure by cerebral apoplexy with aspimtory pneumonia ale fine.