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Nose Foreign Body Treatment

Call 911 if the person:

For choking, see Choking Treatment.

1. Remove Object, if Possible

 

2. When to See a Health Care Provider

See a health care provider or go to a hospital emergency room if:

 

3. Follow Up

If the nose is tender or stuffy:

If you seek medical help to remove the object:

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on October 03, 2011