Information about Foreign Objects in Nose

We Have to Know about the Foreign Objects in Nose 

• Curious young children may insert foreign objects into the nose
• Adults sometimes pack bits of cotton into the nose nostril to stop bleeding. These often become lodged in the nose
• Potential objects include food, seeds, small toys, crayon pieces, erasers, cotton, beads, etc

Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions

• Are both nostrils are affected and there is shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
• Heavy bleeding from the nose

First Aid

• Do not attempt to inhale the object by forcefully breathing in. Breathe through the mouth.
• Do not probe the nose with cotton swabs or other tools
• Pinch the other nostril shut and try to gently blow the object out. Do not blow hard or repeatedly.
• If the object is visible in the lower nostril, remove it with a blunt pair of tweezers. However, do not attempt this if a child is protesting as it may be pushed deeper into the nostril and cause further damage
• Spray a nasal decongestant in the affected nostril to reduce the swelling

Causes of Foreign Objects in Nose

• Children
• Tumor
• Polyp

Do’s and Don’ts-Foreign Objects in Nose

• Keep small objects away from kids

Signs & Symptoms of Foreign Objects in Nose

• Foul smelling or bloody nasal discharge from only one nostril
• Difficult breathing through the affected nostril
• Irritation and tender and swollen nose.

Medical advice for Foreign Objects in Nose

• If you cannot easily remove the foreign object from the nose

Treatment for Foreign Objects in Nose

• Manual or surgical removal

Self-care for Foreign Objects in Nose

• Keep small objects and toys away from infants and toddlers

Investigations for Foreign Objects in Nose