Brief Summary
This video tells the story of Brad Gautier, who unknowingly inhaled an AirPod into his throat while sleeping. He experienced breathing difficulties and discomfort for days before doctors discovered the AirPod via X-ray and removed it using an endoscope.
- Brad Gautier experienced prolonged shortness of breath.
- An X-ray revealed an AirPod lodged in his throat.
- The AirPod was successfully removed using an endoscope.
Man Unknowingly Choked at the Airport
In February 2021, Brad Gautier from Massachusetts went to the hospital complaining of prolonged shortness of breath, describing it as heavy, painful, and uncomfortable. Doctors took an X-ray of Brad's chest and were surprised to find an AirPod lodged in his throat. Brad then recalled falling asleep while using his AirPods and phone.
Airpod in Throat
Brad woke up startled but didn't realize the AirPod had slipped into his mouth and down his throat. Over the next few days, he experienced a sore neck, shortness of breath, and general discomfort with a strange sensation around his chest. As the discomfort worsened, Brad sought medical attention at the hospital.
Airpod Removal
The doctors successfully removed the AirPod from Brad's throat using an endoscope.
