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Types of Foreign bodies retrieved after bronchoscopy
| Types of foreign body | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut | 34 (26.98) | |
| Chickpeas | 27 (21.43) | |
| Watermelon seed | 7 (5.56) | |
| Organic (n = 94,74.64%) | Tamarind seed | 5 (3.97) |
| Papaya seed | 2 (1.59) | |
| Aspirated food material | 13 (10.32) | |
| Fish bone | 3 (2.38) | |
| Chicken bone | 2 (1.59) | |
| Shrimp | 1 (0.79) | |
| Metallic object | 12 (9.52) | |
| Plastic toy whistle | 11 (8.73) | |
| Inorganic (n = 32,25.39%) | Plastic pen cap | 5 (3.97) |
| LED bulb | 3 (2.38) | |
| Watch battery | 1 (0.79) | |
| Total | 125 (100) |
