• Any outside object inserted into nose

• Usually children are the affected ones

• During play, they insert small objects into nostrils 

Causes

• Food particles

• Erasers

• Dried seeds

• Objects, like crayons

• Beads

• Buttons

Symptoms

• Irritation

• Infection

• Foul smelling / bloody discharge from nose

• Breathing difficulty

Treatment

• The person must be urged to breathe through mouth

• The person should avoid breathing with force

• Close the unaffected nostril

• Blow out gently through the affected nostril

• Get medical aid if this method fails

Steps to Avoid

• Do not probe an object which is not seen 

• Do not probe an object that is not easy to grasp

• Do not blow nose too hard

• Do not use sharp instruments to remove the object

Consult a doctor 

• When the object cannot be removed

• When the victim suffers from infection

Prognosis

• No problem expected once the object is removed

Prevention

• Children must be trained not to put objects in body openings

• Small objects must be kept out of reach of children