T17.3: Foreign body in larynx

The larynx is joined to the throat. The larynx is the connector between the throat and the trachea.

Different types of foreign bodies can get into the larynx. A foreign body may be a mucous plug, for example. Foreign bodies may also be objects, however.

If there are foreign bodies in the larynx, there can be various symptoms. For example, the foreign body may make breathing more difficult. Your body may then not get enough oxygen. You may also have a sudden need to cough. A whistling or rattling sound may also be heard when breathing. Suffocating or croaking may also occur. If foreign bodies remain in the larynx for a long time, inflammation can result there.

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