Foreign Body Removal

Symptoms:

• Sudden ear or nose pain
• Blocked nose or ear
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Discharge, foul smell, or bleeding from the ear or nose
• Irritation, cough, or choking sensation

Causes:

• Children inserting objects like beads, food, or toys into the ear/nose
• Insects entering the ear canal
• Accidental swallowing of food, bones, or small objects

Treatments

• ENT specialists use special instruments or suction to safely remove the foreign body.
• In some cases, minor procedures under local or general anesthesia may be required.
• Immediate treatment prevents complications like infection, injury, or airway blockage.

Prevention

• Keep small objects away from young children.
• Teach children not to insert items into ears, nose, or mouth.
• Use protective precautions while eating (especially fish/chicken with bones).
• Seek prompt medical help instead of trying unsafe home removal methods.