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.
TST (Tuberculin skin test) positive is measured by size of induration. The size of the induration which is considered to be a positive result depends on risk factors. For example, a low-risk patient must have a larger induration for a positive result than a high-risk patient.