Tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a common accident in children, which is characterized by rapid onset and speedy development, and can be life-threatening in severe cases. By combining with our own experience with the management of FBA for 35 years, this study aimed to overview the development, diagnosis, surgery, post-operative and complication management as well as health education of FBA, so as to provide some ideas for the prevention and treatment of this disease.