How to Remove Foreign Objects From the Nose

Sometimes, foreign objects can enter open passages like the ears, nose and throat, either accidently or intentionally. Poking or picking the nose or stuffing tissue into the nasal passages to stop drainage are ways that foreign objects can enter and get stuck causing obstruction and pain. Children and toddlers are at the highest risk of this happening.

This article will offer some tips and advice on how to remove foreign objects from the nose or nasal passage.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tissue
• Black pepper
• Feather
• Tweezers

1. A great way to remove a foreign object from the nasal passage is to try and get the victim to sneeze. Ask him to sniff some black pepper or tickle the inner lining of rhe nasal passage with a light feather. This will encourage the victim to forcefully sneeze and help to extract the object at the same time.

2. Use a pair of tweezers and try to extract the object carefully from the nose. Use a mini flashlight so you can have a clear visual of the object before entering the nasal passage with the tweezers. This procedure must be done slowly and carefully to avoid lodging or pushing the object deeper into the nose.

3. Ask the person to blow gently into a tissue while pushing down and pinching the unaffected nostril. Hopefully, the increased pressure from obstructing the unaffected nostril will force the object out of the nose.

4. Once the object is successfully removed, check the nostril to see if there is any sign of blood or lesions caused by the object. Wash and flush the nostrils with warm water. If there is bleeding present from injury caused by the object, seek medical attention immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not give toddlers or infants small objects or toys.
• Do not attempt to remove any foreign object from the nose of a toddler or infant. This must be done by a medical professional to prevent any injuries.
• Do not attempt to remove the object by yourself if the person is experiencing pain or there is bleeding from the nose. These are signs of possible serious injuries to the nose, so you must seek medical attention immediately.
• This article is not a substitute for seeking medical attention from your own medical doctor or health care professional.

Resources

• Jewell TV
• Jewell Productions