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Mwanaada Kilima1,2, Hari Kishan Gonuguntla1, Belgundi Preeti Vidyasagar1

  • 1Division of Interventional Pulmonology, Yashoda Super Specialty Hospitals Secunderabad, Secunderabad, India.

Case Reports in Pulmonology
|May 1, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Foreign body aspiration in adults and older children may be underestimated. This study highlights eight cases found incidentally during endoscopy, emphasizing the need for vigilance.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Foreign body aspiration is often considered rare in adults and older children.
  • Undiagnosed airway foreign bodies can lead to chronic respiratory symptoms and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report incidentally discovered airway foreign bodies in adults and older children.
  • To raise awareness about the potential prevalence of foreign body aspiration in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of eight cases.
  • Endoscopic evaluation for various respiratory indications including chronic cough, nonresolving pneumonia, and suspected malignancy.

Main Results:

  • Eight cases of incidentally found airway foreign bodies (FB) were identified during endoscopic procedures.
  • Patients presented with diverse initial indications for evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • A high index of suspicion for airway foreign bodies is crucial in adults and older children.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are essential to prevent long-term morbidity and complications.
Keywords:
chronic airway foreign bodyflexible bronchoscopyforeign body retrievalinterventional pulmonology

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