<unk>  occurs when a<unk> <unk>  enters the airway which can cause difficulty breathing or choking. Objects may reach the respiratory tract and the digestive tract from the mouth and nose, but when an object enters the respiratory tract it is termed<unk> . The<unk> <unk>  can then become lodged in the trachea or further down the respiratory tract such as in a bronchus. Regardless of the type of object, any<unk>  can be a life-threatening situation and requires timely recognition and action to minimize risk of complications. While advances have been made in management of this condition leading to significantly improved clinical outcomes, there were still 2,700 deaths resulting from<unk>  in 2018. Approximately one child dies every five days due to choking on food in the United States, highlighting the need for improvements in education and prevention.
Foreign body aspiration
Pulmonary aspiration
Tracheoinnominate fistula
Intubation granuloma
Tracheal tumor
Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Bronchopleural fistula