NYMC Faculty Publications
DOI
10.1155/2017/3092623
Journal Title
Case Reports in Medicine
First Page
3092623
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2017
Department
Medicine
Keywords
Foreign Bodies, Cough, Pneumonia, Aspiration
Disciplines
Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Respiratory Tract Diseases
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Dabu, J., Lindner, M., Azzam, M., Al-Khateeb, A., Kadri, M., Bellary, S., & Miller, R. (2017). A Case of Chronic Cough and Pneumonia Secondary to a Foreign Body. Case Reports in Medicine, 2017, 3092623. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3092623
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in Case Reports in Medicine, 2017, 3092623. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/3092623
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