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.
A tuberculin skin test is done to see if you have ever had tuberculosis (TB) (infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Redness alone at the skin test site usually means you have not been infected with TB bacteria.