Melatonin aspiration: Treatment with flexible bronchoscopy

Melatonin aspiration: Treatment with flexible bronchoscopy

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A 68-year-old male with past medical history 84 pack year smoking history (quit in 2000), mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), adenocarcinoma of right upper lobe treated with surgery and chemoradiation, and melanoma resection in 2013 presented with baby toys a one-month Bangers history of cough with sputum production and progressive dyspnea on exertion.He did not improve with standard treatment of antibiotics and steroids.He underwent flexible bronchoscopy that revealed an aspirated pill.This was successfully removed in the same session with the flexible bronchoscope.