A 60-year-old Indian expatriate living in Sharjah was treated successfully after a fish bone remained lodged in his airway for nearly two months, causing persistent respiratory symptoms. The bone, measuring approximately 2 centimeters long and 1 centimeter wide, was removed on September 11 at Aster Hospital Mankhool in Dubai, according to details released by the hospital.

The incident began on July 1 when Unnikrishnan Sivaramam accidentally aspirated a milkfish bone while eating. He initially experienced discomfort and subsequently vomited blood-stained material. He sought emergency care at Aster Hospital Al Qusais but continued to experience ongoing cough, chest congestion, and worsening difficulty breathing over the following weeks.

Further medical consultations, including a CT scan at another facility, revealed the presence of the foreign body lodged deep within his lower airway, specifically in the right main bronchus. Following this diagnosis, he was referred back to Aster Hospital Al Qusais and then transferred to Aster Hospital Mankhool for specialized treatment.

On August 26, a multidisciplinary team comprised of specialists in pulmonology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and anesthesia reviewed Mr. Sivaramam’s case and confirmed the location of the bone. The foreign body's sharp edges and the inflammation caused by its prolonged presence necessitated careful planning of the removal procedure.

The team performed the extraction safely, and Mr. Sivaramam was discharged just a few hours later. He expressed gratitude for the medical care he received, particularly acknowledging the efforts of Dr. Jolsana, Dr. Bharath, and the rest of the hospital team.

This case highlights the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing foreign body aspiration, particularly when symptoms persist and standard emergency care does not resolve the issue promptly.