Gujarat doctors remove tooth lodged in airway after 18 months

Doctors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital removed a tooth lodged in a 47-year-old man's airway for nearly 18 months. The advanced bronchoscopic procedure took just two minutes. The rare case highlights the importance of seeking timely medical care for persistent cough and breathing difficulties, as examinations revealed the tooth had become deeply lodged in a branch of his airway.