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We present a case history of a 34-year old adult who aspirated a peanut. Peanut inhalation is a well-recognized condition in children, but is rare in adults. Diagnosis is often difficult and requires a high index of clinical suspicion. A brief review of the literature is presented.
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Leong, S., Farook, K. Peanut aspiration in an adult. Prim Care Respir J 13, 169–170 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcrj.2004.05.002
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