Inhaled foreign body

• What are some complications of inhaled foreign bodies?

  Airway obstruction

  Pneumonia

  Death
• What are some common objects that are inhaled?


  Food

  Toys

  Small household items
• What are some signs and symptoms of inhaled foreign bodies?


  Coughing

  Wheezing

  Decreased breath sounds

  Decreased air entry

  Resp distress
• What imaging is used to diagnose inhaled foreign bodies?

  CXR

  CT
• How is inhaled foreign bodies managed?


  Bronchoscopy - removal of foreign body