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Foreign body aspiration/Ingestion.
Around 1 month back accidentally I ingested bits/particles of happydent chewing gum which was giving the sensation of being stuck in my throat. I went to a hospital emergency the next day wherein X ray was unable to find anything & the ENT doctor Inserted a handle with a mirror inside my throat but was unable to see anything. Then after I went to two ENT Specialist doctors who ruled out it as a psychological sensation. I was frustrated by the 3rd week & sensation became somewhat dormant. The last ENT doctor performed a Video Laryngoscopy & found a small bit of white material which he suctioned out. But the sensation was still present, now for the last 3-4 days I am trying to cough & few white particles are frequently coming out of my mouth during the coughing bouts & one of the white bits was covered in black color & Foul smell came from my breath. Am I having some sort of lung infection ?? Kindly suggest mode of action as I have been to 4 doctors & now frustrated! Thank you.
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Your symptoms are more likely due to tonsil stones (tonsilloliths), which can cause white particles, foreign body sensation, and bad breath. This is a common and harmless condition.
However, since you have a history of chewing gum ingestion and now foul-smelling breath, we cannot completely rule out the possibility of a foreign body in the airway or a secondary lung infection (aspiration pneumonia).
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Get a repeat chest X-ray with lateral view to check for any retained foreign body or infection.
If cough with fever, breathlessness, or foul sputum continues, consult a pulmonologist for evaluation and possible bronchoscopy.
Meanwhile, continue good oral hygiene and warm saline gargles.
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