Most ear and nose foreign bodies can be removed by a skilled physician in the office with minimal risk of complications. Common removal methods include use of forceps, water irrigation, and suction catheter. Pharyngeal or tracheal foreign bodies are medical emergencies requiring surgical consultation.
Definition of tuberculin test. : a test for hypersensitivity to tuberculin as an indication of past or present tubercular infection.
The tuberculin skin test (TST), also called Mantoux skin test, shows if a person has been infected. QuantiFERON- TB test is a blood based test for diagnosing latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI). However, it is not useful yet for many people and is not used frequently.