Presentation
Attended A&E department one day after choking on peanut. Her grandfather had performed the Heimlich manoeuver. Mum was concerned by mild wheeze.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Middle lobe collapse from foreign body inhalation
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Right middle lobe collapse. Left lung and pleural space are clear.
Case Discussion
The patient's oxygen saturation was 94% on room air. Widespread bilateral wheeze heard bilaterally, more marked on the right. CXR showing right middle lobe collapse following foreign body inhalation (peanut).