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Foreign body in the nose - Overview

Alternative Names

Nose - objects in

Definition of Foreign body in the nose:

This article discusses first aid for a foreign object placed into the nose.

Considerations:

Curious young children may insert small objects into their nose in a normal attempt to explore their own bodies. Potential objects may include food, seeds, dried beans, small toys, crayon pieces, erasers, paper wads, cotton and beads.

A foreign body allowed to remain in the nose may lead to irritation and infection. The child may have difficulty breathing.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/30/2007
  • Ravindra Uppaluri, MD. Otolaryngologist, Private Practice, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
     
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