Occult foreign body airway in children – Case series with review of literature

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Occult foreign bodies in children's airways can lead to chronic cough and misdiagnosis, complicating treatment plans.
Two cases retrieved organic foreign bodies; however, one child unfortunately faced serious complications during bronchoscopy.
Assessment included rigid bronchoscopy and radiological evaluation, revealing the importance of timely intervention and identification.
Literature review emphasizes recognizing foreign body aspiration as a key differential in persistent respiratory symptoms in children.

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Case series highlights chronic cough in children with foreign body aspiration, suggesting urgent evaluation and management.

Mahale et al. (2025) studied this question.

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