Use of flexible bronchoscopy in an adult for removal of an aspirated foreign body at a community hospital

• Main Authors: Vikram Oke (Author), Rakesh Vadde (Author), Prajakta Munigikar (Author), Bikash Bhattarai (Author), Chidozie Agu (Author), Rashawn Basunia (Author), Divya Salhan (Author), Danilo Enriquez (Author), Joseph Quist (Author), Frances Schmidt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is more common in children than adults with about 80% occurring in children aged less than 15 years. FBA in adults is often overlooked as a potential cause of airway obstruction especially if there is no asphyxiation. We present a case of a 45-year-old male with alcohol...