Foreign Body Aspiration Presenting as Recurrent Bronchiolitis: Case Report.
Lillybet Guilarte, Gerardo Guilarte, Lourdes Valdes-Fernandez
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Case in brief
A toddler presented with recurrent wheezing and cough that did not improve with standard treatment. Evaluation at a pediatric urgent care center raised concerns for airway obstruction, leading to transfer to a pediatric emergency department. Bronchoscopy confirmed and removed an aspirated foreign body, resolving the child's symptoms. This case underscores the diagnostic challenges associated with foreign body aspiration.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for foreign body aspiration in pediatric patients with persistent respiratory symptoms despite standard therapy.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the importance of early recognition and appropriate imaging in preventing complications associated with foreign body aspiration.