The entry of foreign objects in the nose that often occurs in children, including dangerous conditions. If left unchecked, this condition can result in difficulty breathing, injury, and serious infection.
This condition can occur because children do not quite understand the function of body organs and often have a high curiosity. So that not infrequently, children insert foreign objects, such as lumps of paper, foam, cotton, beads, gravel, nuts, and other small objects into the body, including the nose.
Recognize the Signs of Foreign Objects in the Nose of Children
Children who put a foreign object in the nose often escape the sight of parents. There are times when parents are careless in watching their children play, even though this is often the case of foreign objects entering the child's nose.
Parents can recognize the symptoms of a child's nose containing a foreign object, in the form of:
- Children become restless, easily fussy, cry, or complain because of pain and irritation in the nose.
- Difficulty breathing due to foreign objects clogging the child's nose.
- Sounds like whistling or other breath sounds when the child is breathing and the child is not catching a cold.
- Excessive runny nose is clear or gray in color and nosebleeds. If the snot has a foul odor the possibility of infection has occurred.
First Aid at Home
First aid to a foreign object in the nose begins with thinking and acting calmly. Children tend to be afraid and cry when parents panic or get angry. Try to listen to what your little one says while trying to calm down.
Then, prepare tweezers that match the size. The size of the tweezers must be no larger than a foreign object entering the nose. Insert tweezers very carefully into your little nose. Do not let foreign objects even pushed deeper. Pinch and gently pull until a foreign object comes out of the nose. But if the foreign object in the nose goes too deep, you should seek medical help.
Avoid using cotton and put your finger in the child's nose. This effort is able to push foreign objects into the nose deeper. Ask your child to breathe through his mouth, and do not take deep breaths to avoid choking.
Bring it to the doctor immediately
Keep in mind, first aid has a considerable risk. Especially in the case of foreign bodies in the nose that have been in a long time. Parents can immediately see your child to a doctor or doctor Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) who have complete equipment and can remove foreign objects in the child's nose.
The doctor will provide topical anesthesia in the form of drops or spray into the child's nose, so that the pain is reduced, so that the child is calmer when the action is done. The doctor may also prescribe medication to prevent nosebleeds due to medical procedures, as well as antibiotics or nasal drops to prevent infection and inflammation after the procedure.
Children who have foreign objects in their nose should be immediately taken to the doctor, especially if foreign objects are difficult to remove, have difficulty breathing, foreign objects enter in both nostrils, bleeding that occurs more than 2-3 minutes after the foreign object is removed, or has occurred possible infection.
How to prevent
You can avoid the habit of children inserting foreign objects in the nose through ways such as keeping objects or small toys out of their reach. Read the toy warning label carefully, which explains that the toy is only allowed for certain ages. Choose children's toys according to age and consider the risks that can be posed for your child.
Give understanding to your baby with full attention, especially when your little one explores with small objects he encounters. Give restrictions in a good way for children not to insert foreign objects in the nose and other body parts, such as the mouth and ears. Remind children not to talk, laugh, or play around while eating food. And of course, keep an eye on children while playing.
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