User:Mr. Ibrahem/Nasal foreign body

Nasal foreign body (NFB) is a foreign body in the nose. Symptoms may include bad smelling discharge from one side of the nose. They occur more commonly on a person's right. Complications can include bleeding, infection, and aspiration.

Objects that are typically placed in the nose include paper, small stones, beans, and button batteries. Risk factors include mental illness or developmental disabilities. Diagnosis is usually by looking in the nose. Occasionally medical imaging may be needed.

Treatment is by removal. This may be done with a nasal speculum and forceps or blunt curved probe. Having a parent seal their mouth over their child's mouth while blowing may be effective. Placing phenylephrine in the nose may help as may procedural sedation. Usually removal is not immediately required, except in the case of batteries or if a magnet is placed in each nostril.

Nasal foreign bodies are relatively common. They most commonly occur in children 2 to 5 years old. It occurs more commonly in boys than girls.