Medical Definition of Foreign body aspiration
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80% most likely to be obstructive emphysema (air trapping), 20% most likely to be obstructive atelectasis, <1% most likely to be normal aeration, normal bronchi dilate during inspiration, the aspirated particle acts as a one-way valve, decubitus or inspiratory/expiratory views
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Foreign Body Aspiration
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