Understanding Bronchial Foreign Bodies in the Indian Context
Children aspirating peanuts or seeds and adults inhaling dental fragments require immediate bronchoscopy. Ajuda’s ENT and pulmonology teams deliver life-saving removal with ICU support.
When to Consult Our Airway Emergency Team
⚠️ Treat as an emergency if:
- ✓ Sudden choking, wheeze, or cyanosis after aspiration
- ✓ Persistent cough or unilateral wheeze post choking episode
- ✓ Recurrent pneumonias on same side of lung
Call Ajuda immediately; early bronchoscopy prevents collapse and infection.
Our Diagnostic Approach
1️⃣ Airway Stabilisation Supplement oxygen, nebulise, and prepare for OT.
2️⃣ Imaging Chest X-ray and CT identify radiopaque or obstructive patterns.
3️⃣ Bronchoscopy Planning Select rigid or flexible approach; assemble forceps suited to object type.
4️⃣ Anaesthesia & ICU Coordination Secure airway with general anaesthesia; ICU standby for post-procedure monitoring.
Treatment Pathways
Rigid bronchoscopy is primary; flexible scopes access distal airways. Cryoprobes, balloon catheters, and suction ensure complete removal. Post-procedure antibiotics and steroids manage inflammation.
What to Expect: Your Care Journey
- Arrival: Emergency team mobilises; patient stabilised.
- Procedure: Rigid bronchoscopy under GA; object removed.
- Observation: ICU monitoring for 12-24 hours with chest physiotherapy.
- 2 Weeks: Follow-up visit; repeat imaging if needed.
- 3 Months: Final review to ensure lung health.
Technology & Innovation
Rigid bronchoscopy tower with ventilating bronchoscopes, cryoprobes, and high-definition imaging ensures safe removal. PACS integration stores recordings for review.
Preventing Complications
Early removal prevents pneumonia, collapse, and bronchiectasis. Parental counselling, safe feeding, and aspiration precautions reduce recurrence.
Why Ajuda for Bronchial Foreign Bodies?
🚑 Rapid Response
Emergency bronchoscopy team ready round the clock.
🔬 Advanced Tools
Rigid/flexible scopes, cryoprobes, and ventilated bronchoscopes.
🛡️ ICU Backup
Anaesthesia, ICU, and paediatric specialists ensure safety.
Take the First Step
If aspiration is suspected, every minute counts. Call 9010550550 or rush to Ajuda Hospitals for emergency bronchoscopy.