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Cough
Have wheezing
Ate toy/s
Coughing
Wheezing when breathing
Cough up
Whistling when I breathe
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What is Foreign Body in Bronchus?
Foreign bodies can become lodged in the airway. The trachea, or windpipe, is part of the airway and divides into the right and left bronchus, which connect to the lungs.
Typical Symptoms of Foreign Body in Bronchus
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Accidentally swallowed something
- Choking while eating
- Cough worsens after exercise
- Child was briefly unsupervised
- Cough
- Accidentally left a small object where my child can reach it
- Cough with a whistling sound when inhaling
Diagnostic Questions for Foreign Body in Bronchus
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Did you swallow any small objects?
- Do you have difficulty swallowing food?
- Does your cough worsen after exercise?
- Did you briefly look away from your child?
Treatment of Foreign Body in Bronchus
Bronchoscopy is a noninvasive procedure that allows doctors to examine the air passages and lungs, as well as remove foreign bodies using a tube with a camera. In rare cases, surgical removal of the foreign body may be required.
Reviewed By:
Phillip Aguila, MD, MBA (Pulmonology, Critical Care)
Dr. Aguila graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He has served as Assistant Professor since 2010.
Rohini R, MD (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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