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  • Foreign body inhalation (FBI) is infrequently diagnosed in adults.
  • It is a serious condition that is often overlooked but treatable.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old asthmatic female presented with persistent wheeze and cough.
  • Symptoms were unresponsive to standard therapeutic interventions.

Findings:

  • Chest computed tomography (CT) and bronchoscopy revealed a foreign body.
  • The object was located distal to the left upper lobe vestibule.

Implications:

  • Successful removal of the non-organic material via rigid bronchoscopy and cryoprobe resolved the patient's symptoms.
  • FBI should be considered in adult patients with unexplained respiratory symptoms.