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  • Pediatrics
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  • Foreign body aspiration (FBA) poses a severe, life-threatening risk to infants and children.
  • Accidental death in toddlers and infants is frequently caused by FBA.

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  • This report details a rare case involving an infant with multiple foreign bodies within the respiratory tract.

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  • A high index of suspicion for FBA is warranted in pediatric cases.
  • Rigid endoscopy should be performed for diagnosis, even if initial imaging is inconclusive.

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  • Prompt diagnostic procedures, including endoscopy, are vital for managing suspected FBA in children.
  • Timely intervention can prevent fatal outcomes associated with airway obstruction.
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