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These objects often become lodged in the nose – and can be tricky to get rid of.
Take action:
Do not attempt to inhale the object by forcefully breathing in – breathe through the mouth; pinch the other nostril shut and try to gently blow the object out – do not blow hard or repeatedly; if the object is visible in the lower nostril, remove it with a blunt pair of tweezers – however, do not attempt this if a child is protesting as it may be pushed deeper into the nostril and cause further damage; spray a nasal decongestant in the affected nostril to reduce the swelling; consult your doctor if the object remains embedded.
Read more: Foreign objects in the ear
