Question
My 2-year-old baby was playing alone while I was busy greeting guests. Now the baby is having difficulty breathing and their face has turned blue. I suspect there might be a foreign object in the trachea. How should I check for and diagnose this?
Answer
Hello, when you suspect that a child has inhaled a foreign object, immediately inquire about any history of contact with such objects. If there is a history of contact and the child suddenly experiences difficulty breathing, severe coughing, or their face or lips turn purple, seek medical attention immediately for an examination, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and endoscopy, to confirm the location of the foreign object and to remove it. Parents should closely monitor the child’s symptoms for any sudden coughing or rapid breathing and seek medical attention promptly.