Question
A six-month-old baby bit into a sunflower seed-sized apple, and the adult was unable to remove it in time. The baby’s face turned slightly red, and a struggle ensued but nothing came out. The baby cried loudly, but later stopped crying and played as usual, with the same color as before. Could the apple have gone into the trachea?
Answer
Tracheal foreign objects are a common occurrence. According to your description, about ten minutes ago, a six-month-old baby bit into a sunflower seed-sized apple, and the adult was unable to remove it in time. Initially, the baby’s face turned slightly red, and there was a struggle to get it out, with loud cries. However, during the crying process, the apple should have already entered the esophagus, which is why the baby returned to normal behavior and color. It is recommended to observe carefully and there is no need to go to the hospital at this time.