Foreign body in the nose

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Foreign body in the nose

Definition:

First aid for a foreign object inserted into the nose.

Alternative Names:

Nose - objects in

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.

Review Date: 1/23/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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