August 1, 2025Respirology Case ReportsOpen Access

Airway Foreign Body—Leave Nothing Behind

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Endobronchial foreign bodies can cause chronic cough and wheezing, necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment.
CT scan revealed two linear foreign body opacities in the airway, guiding the removal strategy.
Rigid bronchoscopy was employed to remove the first foreign body, while a flexible approach handled the second.
Complete removal of foreign bodies is crucial in preventing further respiratory complications.

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Case report highlights effective bronchoscopy methods for removing endobronchial foreign bodies in patients presenting chronic symptoms.

Ng et al. (2025) studied this question.

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