Anyone can swallow a foreign object. However, infants and toddlers have a natural curiosity and tendency to put things in their mouths, which puts them at a higher risk than adults. In many cases, the ...

Encourage the person to cough to dislodge the swallowed object. Do not perform the Heimlich maneuver, thump the back, or attempt to remove the object. If you see a doctor, follow-up will depend on the ...

A foreign object is something in the body that doesn’t belong there. It may be accidentally or intentionally swallowed or lodged in the ears, nose, eyes, skin, and airways. Many types of foreign ...