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) is a widely used diagnostic test for evaluation of patients who have symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) or in whom infection with M tuberculosis is suspected. The sensitivity and the specificity of the TST is approximately 90%.