FIRST AID (Foreign Object In The Nose )

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
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
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