Foreign Body in the Lung: Aspiration, Diagnosis, and Bronchoscopic Retrieval
1. Introduction to Foreign Body Aspiration A foreign body in the lung, clinically termed foreign body aspiration, occurs when an external object or food particle bypasses the protective reflexes of the upper airway and becomes lodged within the tracheobronchial tree. This event represents a critical, potentially life-threatening medical emergency. While aspiration can affect individuals of … Read more