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Aspiration of foreign bodies is more common in children than adults. The clinical and radiological findings between these two age groups are different. It is a clinical diagnosis often overlooked in adults. ⋯ Upon bronchoscopic evaluation, a foreign object was found which is very uncommon in adults. The unusual location of the aspirated material is another interesting feature of our case. Clinicians should be aware that aspiration of foreign objects may occur also in adults.