b'Foreign Object in the NoseChapter hapterThe most common cases involve young children. You may not notice the problem at first in a child until certain signs and symptoms emerge, often a few days later. If the object can be easily removed, the problem is generally not serious and there are normally no after effects. However, if the child inhales the object, there may be partial blockage of the air passages resulting in breathing problems.How to RecogniseSometimes a nose bleed.Blood stained strong smelling dischargefrom the affected nostril (often could be two or three days after the incident).Tenderness over and around the area. The nose may become red, inflamedand swollen.How to ManageHave child sitting, leaning forward and as still as possible. If you can see and identify the object, carefully grasp it withplastic tweezers and gently remove. f the object is firmly lodged or out of sight, have the child Ibreathe through the mouth normally.Ask the child not to poke, prod or try to remove the objectby himself or herself.Refer to medical assistance.Foreign Objects 169'