Foreign body removal
Foreign Body Removal from the Airway & Lungs
Dr. Kunal Waghray is a leading interventional pulmonologist in Hyderabad, specialising in safe, minimally invasive foreign body removal from the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Using advanced flexible and rigid bronchoscopy techniques, he helps restore the airway, relieve symptoms, and prevent serious complications all with precision, speed, and patient comfort in mind.
What is airway foreign body removal?
Foreign body removal is a bronchoscopic procedure to locate and extract any object accidentally inhaled (aspirated) into the airways. This may be food particles, small objects, medical devices, or teeth fragments after trauma/dental work. Aspiration can block airflow, cause infection, or even be life-threatening if not promptly treated.
Common causes of foreign body aspiration
- In children: peanuts, seeds, small toys, beads, coins.
- In adults: food particles, dentures, dental fragments, pins, medicinal tablets.
- In critically ill or elderly patients: aspiration during swallowing difficulties or sedation.
- In hospitals: device-related material (tracheostomy parts, medical gauze) accidentally entering airway.
Symptoms to watch for
- Sudden choking or coughing spell
- Wheezing or noisy breathing (stridor)
- Persistent cough not improving with treatment
- Recurrent pneumonia in the same lung area
- Sudden shortness of breath after eating or injury
Important: Even if initial symptoms settle, a retained object can cause delayed infections or airway damage early diagnosis and removal is essential.
Benefits of bronchoscopic removal
- Minimally invasive no open surgery needed in most cases.
- Immediate relief of airway obstruction and breathing difficulty.
- Prevents chronic infections and lung damage.
- Safe even for high-risk or elderly patients with experienced hands.
Why choose Dr. Kunal Waghray?
- Extensive interventional experience with both flexible and rigid bronchoscopy in emergency and elective cases.
- Advanced retrieval tools for complex or difficult-to-reach foreign bodies.
- 24×7 availability for emergencies at a tertiary care hospital setting.
- Patient-first approach – clear communication, minimal discomfort, and thorough follow-up.
Book a consultation
If you or your loved one has symptoms suggestive of foreign body aspiration or you’ve been diagnosed with a retained airway object, contact Dr. Kunal Waghray for expert, safe removal.
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