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Foreign body aspiration in adults can be subtle. A 65-year-old man developed pneumonia after swallowing sevelamer, highlighting the need to take elderly swallowing complaints seriously.

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Area of Science:

Medicine
Pulmonology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Foreign body aspiration is a critical emergency, often presenting differently in adults compared to children.
Adult presentations can be non-specific, lacking obvious signs like asphyxia.

Observation:

A 65-year-old male patient undergoing maintenance hemodialysis experienced dyspnea.
The patient developed aspiration pneumonia in the left chest.

Findings:

The patient's symptoms were triggered by swallowing a tablet of sevelamer, a phosphate binder.
This event led to the diagnosis of foreign body aspiration.

Implications:

Elderly patients reporting difficulties or frustration with pill ingestion warrant thorough medical evaluation.
This case underscores the importance of considering foreign body aspiration in older adults with respiratory symptoms, even without typical signs.
Prompt recognition and intervention are crucial for managing potentially life-threatening aspiration events in vulnerable populations.