What to do if a foreign object enters a child's nose

Children are very lively and active, and are curious about everything. When parents love to take care of children, they must always tell them what is dangerous and what should not be done. Even so, they should not let the children out of their sight. Sometimes when children are naughty, they will put some small objects in their noses. When this happens, you should solve the problem yourself or go to the hospital for treatment according to the situation.

1. How to deal with foreign objects entering the nasal cavity

Soft or strip-shaped foreign objects can be removed with tweezers. Round and smooth foreign objects can be removed with a curved needle or foreign object hook. If the anterior nose is difficult to remove, the patient can be asked to lie on his back, and the tube can be pushed into the nasopharynx and removed through the mouth. If local mucosal erosion and damage are found after the foreign body is removed, 1% ephedrine should be dripped to prevent nasal adhesion. If adhesion already exists, it should be separated and stuffed with Vaseline gauze.

If there is local damage or redness and swelling after the foreign body is removed, the following methods can be used for treatment. Use nose drops several times a day, 1 to 2 drops each time.

Binglian powder for external use: 3 grams of coptis root, 3 grams of magnolia flower, and 0.6 grams of borneol. Grind into fine powder and apply on the affected area.

If there is a foreign object in the nose, the consequences may be serious if it is not treated in time. The human nose is very fragile and it will hurt if you accidentally touch it, so you can imagine how serious it is to have a foreign object inside.

2. Treatment principles for foreign bodies entering the nasal cavity

Remove the foreign object. Antibiotic treatment. Treat symptomatically. Patients with nasal foreign bodies should seek treatment early to avoid complications. Long-term nasal foreign bodies may cause complications such as nasal septum perforation, inferior turbinate necrosis, sinusitis and nasal stones. In addition to the above local complications, long-term nasal foreign bodies in children may also cause anemia and malnutrition due to chronic blood loss.

3. Principles of medication for foreign bodies entering the nasal cavity

Generally, no medication is needed. However, if the object is difficult to remove or the mucosa is damaged during removal, some basic medications can be used. The nasal cavity plays a vital role in our breathing. The air passing through the nasal cavity is processed and more beneficial to the body, so the dirt in the nasal cavity is also an important key to protecting the nasal cavity. Therefore, it is recommended that you do not pick your nose with your hands, pay attention to protecting your nose, and go to the hospital to find out the cause when you feel there is a foreign object in your nose.