Monday, January 12, 2026 - Doctors at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully carried out a life-saving procedure on a two-year-old boy after food particles became lodged in his lung.
In a statement issued on Monday, January 12th,
KNH confirmed that the child, identified as Jaydeen, was rushed to the facility
after suffering a persistent cough following a choking incident during
Christmas celebrations in Thika.
His mother, Caroline, recalled the terrifying moment: “He
suddenly started choking. I froze, then panic took over.”
Although the episode initially seemed to pass, Jaydeen’s
condition worsened over the following week despite visits to several health
facilities.
On New Year’s Day, Caroline sought further care at KNH,
where doctors discovered a collapsed section of the boy’s right lung, pointing
to a foreign body in the airway.
On January 5th, a specialised team led by
Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist Dr. Diana Marangu performed a delicate
rigid bronchoscopy.
The team successfully retrieved multiple peanut fragments
deeply lodged in the toddler’s lung, avoiding the need for invasive surgery.
Jaydeen was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for
overnight observation and showed steady improvement before being discharged.
“I will never forget that day. I’m just grateful my son got
a second chance,” Caroline said.
KNH emphasised that the case underscores the dangers posed
by small food items to young children and the importance of seeking specialised
care when symptoms persist.
“For this family, KNH was where fear ended and hope
returned.”
“Small foods like groundnuts can be a serious choking risk for children under three,” the hospital noted.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
){kind=link}
0 Comments