Foreign body aspiration is an important diagnosis that increases morbidity and mortality in childhood. The diagnosis is done with history, physical examination and radiological findings. The clinical findings are similar with some pulmonary diseases, and it can delay the diagnosis. The bronchoscopy, that is the gold standar in the diagnosis and treatment, prevents the complications because of foreign body aspiration. In patients who are under 3 year-old, and have prolonged cough, foreign body aspiration diagnosis should be kept in mind.
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