Foreign Body Aspiration Treatment in India
About Foreign Body Aspiration
Key Highlights
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Emergency life-saving intervention to restore normal breathing.Prevents severe complications like pneumonia, lung collapse, or airway damage.Utilizes minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for precise removal.Tailored approach based on patient age and object location (e.g., pediatric vs. adult).Often allows for rapid symptom relief and recovery post-procedure.
Who is this surgery for?
- Sudden onset of choking, coughing, or wheezing after suspected inhalation.
- Persistent cough, stridor (noisy breathing), or difficulty breathing.
- Unexplained recurrent pneumonia or lung infections in one area.
- Visible or suspected foreign object in the airway on an X-ray or CT scan.
- History of a choking incident, especially in young children or the elderly.
How to prepare
- Immediate stabilization of the patient's airway and breathing is the top priority.
- Rapid diagnostic imaging, such as a chest X-ray or CT scan, to locate the object.
- Brief medical history review to identify the object and any allergies.
- Administration of emergency oxygen if needed.
- For planned procedures, fasting for several hours to prevent aspiration during anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or minor injury to the airway lining during removal.
- Risk of infection or pneumonia following the procedure.
- Swelling of the airway (edema) post-removal.
- Incomplete removal, requiring a second procedure.
- Reactions to anesthesia or sedatives used during the endoscopy.
- Rare risk of perforation (tear) in the airway.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Close monitoring in a recovery area for several hours to ensure stable breathing.
- Observation for any signs of respiratory distress, fever, or bleeding.
- A soft diet may be recommended initially if the throat is sore.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity for a short period as advised by the doctor.
- Follow-up appointment to check for any delayed complications or infections.
- Education on choking prevention, especially for families with young children.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering foreign body aspiration in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for foreign body aspiration in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform foreign body aspiration. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for foreign body aspiration compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Foreign Body Aspiration in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing foreign body aspiration.
Panaji, India
79 Doctors
I was a total wreck before...
I was a total wreck before my appointment. First time seeing a doctor on my own and I was convinced it was something serious. Dr. Muthusamy just had this calm way about him. He listened to all my jumbled-up worries, did a quick check, and explained everything in a way that actually made sense. Walked out feeling silly for being so nervous, but mostly just relieved.
ENT Specialists for Foreign Body Aspiration
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform foreign body aspiration and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
- 26 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 12 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 28 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani
- 16 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 31 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 16 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 16 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Siliguri
- 10 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 27 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 11 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur
- 10 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 30 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 8 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 29 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 19 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar