Foreign Body Aspiration Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ent departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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.
Ayaan Nair, a curious and energetic...
Ayaan Nair, a curious and energetic 18-month-old, was playing with his older brother's building blocks while his mother, Priya, prepared lunch. Hearing a sudden, sharp cough followed by wheezing, she rushed in to find Ayaan distressed and struggling to take a full breath. Over the next hour, his breathing became more labored, with a persistent, harsh cough. Rushing to the Emergency Department, Priya explained he'd been playing with small toys. The triage nurse noted stridor, a high-pitched sound on inhalation, and he was seen immediately by the ENT specialist, Dr. Mehta. A quick neck X-ray confirmed a small, radiopaque block lodged in his trachea. Dr. Mehta explained that Ayaan needed a rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia to safely remove the blockage and prevent pneumonia or worse. In the OR, the team worked swiftly. Using the bronchoscope, Dr. Mehta visualized and carefully extracted a small, star-shaped block from just below his vocal cords. The relief was instant; Ayaan's oxygen levels normalized. He spent one night in the hospital for observation, needing some nebulizers to calm airway inflammation. Within 48 hours, he was back to his playful self, though all small toys were now kept in a locked box. Priya's journey was one of sheer terror and guilt, watching her baby struggle to breathe. The immediate relief post-procedure was profound, replaced by a vigilant caution and immense gratitude for the swift, skilled care that saved her son.
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