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Table 2 Examination Findings of Cases

From: A case control study of the factors associated with occurrence of aerodigestive foreign bodies in children in a regional referral hospital in South Western Uganda

Presenting complaints

 

Frequency

Percentage

Temperature

Normal range

28

70.0

Low grade fever

6

15.0

High grade fever

6

15.0

Stridor

Yes

18

45.0

No

22

55.0

Chest movement on breathing

Normal

22

55.0

Reduced chest movement on left side

4

10.0

Reduced chest movement on right side

11

27.5

Reduced chest movement on both side

3

7.5

Chest recessions

Yes

21

52.5

No

19

47.5

Air entry into the lungs

Normal both sides

14

35.0

Reduced on left side

7

17.5

Reduced on right side

16

40.0

Reduced on both sides

3

7.5

Voice of the child

Normal

24

60.0

Hoarse

16

40.0

X-ray findings

Normal x-ray

1

3.85

Collapsed lung

4

15.38

Heterogeneous opacity

2

7.69

Foreign body seen on x-ray

19

73.08