Contents:
- Medical Video: Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose and Throat - Boys Town Ear, Nose & Throat Institute
- What is the danger if there is a foreign object in the child's nose?
- How to remove small foreign objects from a child's nose
- Method no.1
- Method no.2
- What must be remembered if removing foreign objects from the child's nose
Medical Video: Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose and Throat - Boys Town Ear, Nose & Throat Institute
Keeping children is not an easy job, because children often hurt themselves unconsciously. In addition to falling from a chair or being bitten by an insect, children tend to put all kinds of foreign objects, such as nuts or seeds, into their noses. Once trapped inside the nose, it can cause many problems from mild to severe. This is why, knowing how to remove foreign objects from a child's nasal cavity is very important, especially for parents.
What is the danger if there is a foreign object in the child's nose?
There are many types of foreign objects, and these can be food such as peas, seeds, or can be toys such as pieces of crayons, erasers, or Lego pieces.
The effects of these foreign objects in the nose can vary, ranging from difficulty breathing, irritation, infection, or even bleeding.
How to remove small foreign objects from a child's nose
Method no.1
If you can see the object, use flat tweezers to remove it. If your child is old enough and knows how to blow his nose, ask him to do it.
Method no.2
There are techniques that are considered safe and effective for removing foreign objects such as peas from a child's nose. This is called "Mother's kiss" or "mother's kiss."
To be successful, all you need is a trusted mother or caregiver. First of all, as a process of kissing, please "lock" or silence the child's mouth with your own mouth. Then, you block the child's nostrils that are not clogged with your fingers. Finally, blow the air firmly into the child's mouth. Thanks to pressure, trapped objects will be blown out.
What must be remembered if removing foreign objects from the child's nose
- Never put a finger or anything in the child's nostrils to remove the object. This can push objects that are trapped into deeper into the nasal cavity.
- If you cannot see the object, do not try to remove it. In this situation, take your child directly to the doctor for help.
- If you feel that you have not removed all the peanuts from the child's nose, go to the hospital.
- If you have removed an object that is stuck but your child's nose is still bleeding, take him to the hospital.
Nasal congestion due to foreign matter is very common in children, despite the fact that this can threaten your child's life. It is very important for parents to have knowledge of ways to deal with this accident. Also, remember to teach your child the right way to play with small objects.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
