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Foreign body bronchus - presenting with asthma.

A S Khurana1, S K Verma, B S Sohal

  • 1Department of ENT, Govt. Medical College Patiala, Punjab.

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Accidental inhalation of foreign bodies in airways is common in children but rare in adults. This case highlights an undiagnosed stainless steel spoon fragment causing bronchial asthma symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Reports
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Accidentology

Background:

  • Foreign body aspiration is a common cause of respiratory distress, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • Adult presentation of airway foreign bodies is infrequent, often leading to delayed diagnosis.
  • Undiagnosed foreign bodies can manifest with chronic respiratory symptoms mimicking other conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of an adult patient with an undiagnosed inhaled foreign body.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic challenges associated with foreign bodies presenting as chronic respiratory illness.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering foreign body aspiration in adults with unexplained respiratory symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed case history and clinical examination.
  • Diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-ray, CT scan) to identify the foreign body.
  • Bronchoscopic removal of the foreign body.

Main Results:

  • A broken piece of a stainless steel spoon handle was identified as the foreign body.
  • The patient was unaware of the inhalation event.
  • Removal of the foreign body led to resolution of bronchial asthma symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign body aspiration in adults, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent respiratory symptoms.
  • Diagnostic vigilance is crucial for identifying foreign bodies that may not have a clear history of inhalation.
  • Successful management involves prompt identification and removal of the foreign body.