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My son inhaled a fly. Will it get trapped in the cilia of the bronchial tree and end up causing illness?

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Hi doctor,

My 27-year-old son inhaled a fly. He is in good health with no respiratory distress. Will it get trapped in the cilia of the bronchial tree and end up causing illness?
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Dr. Divakara. P is a Diabetologist and an Endocrinologist specializing in Pain Medicine and Pulmonology with 18 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 2006 and MD in General Medicine at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2011. He is qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine glands. Currently, he is practicing in Dr. Divakara's Speciality Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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Hello,

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You mentioned that he has no respiratory distress after inhaling the fly. Nothing major can happen since his breathing is fine.

It is doubtful that the fly may go into the airway as there is a protective mechanism at the throat level. Hence, the fly may have gone into his stomach and digested there. So, there is no need to worry.

Answered by Dr. Divakara P
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Published At August 2, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Divakara. P is a Diabetologist and an Endocrinologist specializing in Pain Medicine and Pulmonology with 18 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 2006 and MD in General Medicine at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2011. He is qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine glands. Currently, he is practicing in Dr. Divakara's Speciality Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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Inhaled Foreign Object Companion

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When you accidentally inhale a foreign object, your body has several natural defense mechanisms to prevent it from reaching your lungs. Here's how it works and what to watch for.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divakara. P is a Diabetologist and an Endocrinologist specializing in Pain Medicine and Pulmonology with 18 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS at the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 2006 and MD in General Medicine at the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2011. He is qualified to diagnose and treat disorders of the endocrine glands. Currently, he is practicing in Dr. Divakara's Speciality Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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