If you breathe a foreign object into the respiratory tract, it may become stuck and cause breathing or airway problems, as well as inflammation and infection.
If swallowed, a foreign object may become stuck along the gastrointestinal (GI)tract, which can lead to infection or bleeding.
See also: Choking
Alternative NamesObstructed airway; Blocked airway
ConsiderationsThese events can occur at any age, but are most common in children ages 1 to 3.
CausesCertain foods (nuts, seeds, popcorn) and small objects (buttons, beads) are easily inhaled by young children. Such objects may cause either partial or total airway blockage.
Coins, small toys, marbles, pins, screws, rocks, and anything else small enough for infants or toddlers to put in their mouths can be swallowed. If the object passes through the esophagus and into the stomach without getting stuck, it will probably pass through the entire GI tract.
SymptomsHowever, in some cases, only minor symptoms are seen at first, and the object may be forgotten until later symptoms (inflammation, infection) develop.
First AidFOR INHALED OBJECT
Any child who may have inhaled an object should be seen by a doctor. Children with obvious breathing trouble may have a total airway blockage that requires emergency medical attention.
If choking or coughing goes away, and the child does not have any other symptoms, he or she should be watched for signs and symptoms of infection or irritation. X-rays may be needed.
Bronchoscopy may be necessary to make a definitive diagnosis and to remove the object. Antibiotics and respiratory therapy techniques may be used if infection develops.
FOR SWALLOWED OBJECT
Any child who is believed to have swallowed a foreign object should be watched for pain, fever, vomiting, or local tenderness. Stools (bowel movements) should be checked to see if the object exited the body. This may sometimes cause rectal or anal bleeding.
Even sharp objects (such as pins and screws) usually pass through the GI tract without complications. X-rays are sometimes needed, especially if the child has pain or the object does not pass within 4 to 5 days.
Do NotDO NOT "force feed" infants who are crying or breathing rapidly.
Call immediately for emergency medical assistance ifCall a health care provider or local emergency number (such as 911) if you think a child has inhaled or swallowed a foreign object.
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The more common site for an inhaled foreign object to become lodged is the right main bronchus. This is because the right main bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertically oriented than the left, making it a more direct path for aspirated objects. As a result, foreign bodies are more likely to enter and become stuck in the right bronchus rather than the left.
That depends on whether you are talking food or not. If you've swallowed an object that is not food, it may take 3 to 5 days to pass, if it doesn't get stuck. If you're talking food, in a healthy adult, it normally takes 24 to 72 hours to digest and eliminate.
A foreign body is called any intruding object originally originated from outside the own body. They can be swallowed or get into the own body from the rectum. Another possibility to enter would be by airways. Some examples of foreign bodies include coins or batteries.
Swallowing any foreign object can be very dangerous. If an object has been swallowed, a person should go to the emergency room. It is possible that the object may get stuck in the intestines and will need to be removed surgically.
If the object is small and smooth, it may pass through the digestive system without causing harm. However, larger or sharp objects can get stuck in the throat, stomach, or intestines, leading to choking, injury, obstruction, or infection. It's important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect that you have swallowed a foreign object.
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aspiration pneumonia
Small inhaled objects such as dust and dirt are stopped by nose hairs, larger objects will be expelled by coughing. If a larger object lodges in the lung the cilia will try to move it out. If it is too large, it will become trapped in the lung or airway and can cause an infection which can be life-threatening. It should be removed, either by bronchoscope or opening the chest. Corticosteroids and antibiotifcs may help the symptoms, but will not resolve the underlying problem of a foreign object.
Poisoning occurs when any substance interferes with normal body functions after it is swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed.
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Aspiration occurs when foreign materials, such as food, liquid, or saliva, are inhaled into the airways instead of being swallowed into the esophagus. This can happen due to improper swallowing, coughing, or a compromised gag reflex, often seen in individuals with certain medical conditions or during altered consciousness. Aspiration can lead to serious complications, including aspiration pneumonia, as the inhaled substances can irritate the lungs and cause infection.