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Eur Respir J 1994; 7: 202-203
Copyright © ERS Journals Ltd 1994

Case Studies

A bronchial butterfly

B Yung, C Norton, and BH Davies

We report on an asthmatic patient who accidentally inhaled the small metal backing ("butterfly") of a nose stud, which she wore daily. Despite administration of nebulized salbutamol, postural drainage, and the use of rigid and fibreoptic bronchoscopes, attempted removal of the butterfly remained unsuccessful. Spontaneous expulsion of the butterfly occurred two months following inhalation. We suggest that consideration should be given by nose stud jewelry manufacturers to a more secure fixing device.




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