Overview
- Any outside object inserted into nose
- Usually children are the affected ones
- During play, they insert small objects into nostrils
Causes
- Food particles
- Erasers
- Dried seeds
- Objects, like crayons
- Beads
- Buttons
Symptoms
- Irritation
- Infection
- Foul smelling / bloody discharge from nose
- Breathing difficulty
Treatment
- The person must be urged to breathe through mouth
- The person should avoid breathing with force
- Close the unaffected nostril
- Blow out gently through the affected nostril
- Get medical aid if this method fails
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Steps to Avoid
- Do not probe an object which is not seen
- Do not probe an object that is not easy to grasp
- Do not blow nose too hard
- Do not use sharp instruments to remove the object
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Consult a doctor
- When the object cannot be removed
- When the victim suffers from infection
Prognosis
- No problem expected once the object is removed
Prevention
- Children must be trained not to put objects in body openings
- Small objects must be kept out of reach of children
