11-Year-Old Girl Inhales Fallen Tooth Into Lung, Undergoes Emergency Surgery in Jerusalem
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אביבית מיסניקוב
What happened
An 11-year-old girl in Jerusalem inhaled a fallen tooth into her right lung during sleep, causing severe coughing and choking. After urgent care diagnosis, she was transferred to Shaare Zedek Hospital where the tooth was surgically removed successfully. Doctors stressed the importance of immediate medical care for unusual respiratory symptoms to avoid serious complications.
- 01An 11-year-old girl inhaled a fallen tooth into her right lung during sleep in Jerusalem.
- 02She suffered severe coughing fits and choking, prompting urgent care evaluation.
- 03Chest X-ray revealed the tooth near her right lung, leading to emergency hospital transfer.
- 04The tooth was surgically removed at Shaare Zedek Medical Center with a successful outcome.
- 05Doctors warned foreign bodies in airways can cause serious health risks if untreated.
- 06Urgent care teams emphasized the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment in such emergencies.
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