Foreign body nose

Alternative names:

nose - objects in

Definition:

First aid for a foreign object inserted into the nose.

Considerations:

Curious young children may insert small objects into their nose in a developmentally 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, infection and obstruction to breathing.

Causes:

Insertion of an object into the nose