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All of the following measures are helpful in the treatment of foreign body aspiration except:
  1. Heimlich maneuver
  2. Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy
  3. Antibiotic therapy for secondary infections
  4. Manual removal of foreign substance
Explanation
Answer- D - All of the following measures are helpful in the treatment of foreign body aspiration except manual removal of foreign substance. Foreign body aspiration can cause obstruction of the Pharynx, Larynx or trachea. This can cause sudden blockade of the airway passage. It can cause asphyxia so immediate removal is necessary. All of the measures listed above are helpful in the treatment of foreign body aspiration except for the manual removal of a foreign substance.
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