scholarly journals A Case of Chronic Cough and Pneumonia Secondary to a Foreign Body

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Dabu ◽  
Meredith Lindner ◽  
Moh’d Azzam ◽  
Anas Al-Khateeb ◽  
Muqueet Kadri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Recurrent Pneumonia ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
High Level

Foreign body aspiration occurs when a solid or semisolid object becomes lodged in the larynx or trachea. It can be a life-threatening emergency, especially if it is large enough to occlude the airway. However, small aspirated objects may go unnoticed until symptoms occur. Therefore, it is frequently misdiagnosed. A high level of clinical suspicion, patient’s risk factors, and thorough history and physical examination are essential in making the diagnosis. It should be considered in cases where there is unresolved chronic cough with or without associated recurrent pneumonia especially in patients with risks for aspiration.

scholarly journals The Turkey Gets the Last Laugh

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard B. Lush MD
Keyword(s):  
Internal Medicine ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
General Internal Medicine ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Recurrent Pneumonia ◽  
General Internal ◽  
Medicine Service

A 52-year-old man was referred to a general internal medicine service due to recurrent pneumonia. After physical examination, laboratory tests, and resection to check for malignancy, it was discovered that the patient had a fragment of turkey bone in his lung. This case stresses the importance of considering chronic foreign body aspiration, and remembering that not all lung masses are malignant.

scholarly journals A child with suppurative lung disease by missed foreign body aspiration: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-211
Author(s):  
Md Abu Talha ◽  
Abid Hossain Mollah ◽  
Tasnima Ahmed ◽  
Munadi Al Islam
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Lung Disease ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Clinical Suspicion ◽  
Lung Damage ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Suppurative Lung Disease ◽  
Frequent Problem

Airway foreign body aspiration (FBA)is a frequent problem that affects young children, present with acute respiratory distress and cough followed by sudden chocking. Prompt identification and early treatment can save the child from a life-threatening emergency.Delayed diagnosis due to lack of history and clinical suspicion may lead to permanent lung damage, which may be a curse for a lifetime.We share an experience of a 4½-year-old boy who presented with suppurative lung disease was associated with neglected FBA. Early diagnosis and intervention canprevent,and ultimately reduce long-term morbidity and mortality, along with improving the better outcome regarding FBA. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(1) 2021 p.208-211

scholarly journals Foreign Body Aspiration in Dentistry

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Drishti Dixit ◽  
Amit Reche ◽  
Kumar Gaurav Chabra ◽  
Priyanka Paul Madhu ◽  
Anura Saher Raza
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Standard Operating Procedure ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Careful Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Foreign Body Extraction ◽  
Life Threatening

Background: The foreign body aspiration is very common while performing a dental procedure. Most of the patients are from lower age group as these group of people have high amount of sugar and starch containing diet which is not good for the oral health. But it is not limited to them and several aged patients are also victim of foreign body aspiration. Summary: Foreign bodies can be anything from cloth dam, barrier techniques itself to broken tooth. Due to age related delayed gag reflex and impact of anesthesia can be possible reasons behind the foreign body aspiration. Pulmonary aspiration is a serious cause of concern and cannot be neglected. It can go unnoticed which can brought to cognizance after careful study and observation of the radiographs. Endoscopic procedures are used to locate and extract the foreign body from the lungs. Conclusion: Proper guidelines regarding the extraction of foreign body extraction and identification must be followed as it is life threatening condition. Vulnerable age group must be treated with extra caution and every chance of mistake must be covered. Standard operating procedure must be strictly adhered to in order rot have maximum accuracy.

P-250: An unusual cause of chronic cough – foreign body aspiration

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. S98
Author(s):  
P. Lopes ◽  
J. Duarte ◽  
J. Celmlyn-Jones ◽  
J. Porto ◽  
M. Veríssimo
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration

scholarly journals Foreign Body Aspiration of a Dental Bridge in the Left Main Stem Bronchus

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monay Mahmoud ◽  
Syed Imam ◽  
Hetalben Patel ◽  
Matthew King
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Neuromuscular Diseases ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Main Stem Bronchus ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Left Main Stem Bronchus ◽  
Successful Retrieval ◽  
Prompt Diagnosis ◽  
Life Threatening Event

Aspiration of tracheobronchial foreign bodies is a life-threatening event that occurs mainly in children. Occurrence in adults is rare and usually has a subtle presentation as most adults are unaware of aspiration of any foreign material. Decreased levels of consciousness, sedation, and neuromuscular diseases are major risk factors for foreign body aspiration in adults. Prompt diagnosis and intervention through foreign body retrieval are critical to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Retrieval procedure is risky, and sudden decompensation of the patient can occur anytime. We are presenting an adult who accidentally aspirated his dental prosthesis during sleep and underwent successful retrieval of the dental bridge using flexible bronchoscopy.

Chronic Cough and Foreign Body Aspiration in Adults

CHEST Journal ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 144 (4) ◽  
pp. 8A
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Albores ◽  
Joanne Bando
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration

scholarly journals Dentures that keeps airway patent: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 394
Author(s):  
Siti F. A. Razak ◽  
Stacy A. Jamarun ◽  
Siti H. Sanudin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Motor Vehicle Accident ◽  
Foreign Body Aspiration ◽  
Main Complaint ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

<p class="abstract">Foreign body aspiration is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention and intervention. Foreign body aspiration in adults usually occurs during dental procedure or motor vehicle trauma. Classical symptoms include choking, cough, haemoptysis, hoarseness or stridor. This case report presents an incident of a foreign body lodged at the subglottic region in an adult wearing dental prosthesis; the main complaint was hoarseness post motor vehicle accident. High index of suspicion coupled with correct investigation will facilitate the diagnosis of a foreign body in the airway thus immediate intervention can be taken to prevent morbidity and mortality.</p>

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