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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Suspected foreign body aspiration (adult or child)

Recommended: Chest X-ray (inspiratory + expiratory or decubitus) is the preferred imaging study for suspected foreign body aspiration (adult or child). Air trapping on expiratory film.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray (inspiratory + expiratory or decubitus)

XR No contrast Preferred Chest EmergencyAcute inpatient Reviewed

Air trapping on expiratory film. Most FBs are radiolucent. Bronchoscopy is diagnostic and therapeutic.

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