Foreign body aspiration in tracheostomized patients is preventable. This novel case highlights the aspiration of a spectacle handle during stoma care—an unreported hazard from repurposing nonmedical tools. Proactive education on sterile techniques and avoiding household items is critical. Flexible bronchoscopy proved effective despite altered anatomy postlaryngectomy.
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