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Foreign body airway in neonates.
I Singh1, G Gathwala, S P Yadav
1Department of Otolaryngology, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 8, 2000
Summary
Foreign bodies are rarely considered in neonates, but this possibility should not be overlooked. Prompt recognition is crucial for neonates presenting with sudden respiratory distress, cough, or hoarseness without fever.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatal Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Foreign body aspiration is uncommon in neonates.
- Clinical presentation can be subtle and easily missed.