How To Remove Foreign Objects Stuck In The Nostril?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016

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Question : My son stuck his Prozac pill up his nose and now it seems to have gone into his nasal passage. Any advice?

Answered by Dr. Naveen (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult your physician at the earliest

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

I would honestly suggest you take him to the physician at the earliest.

Meanwhile, you can also try to tickle his nose with a wisp of cotton or tissue paper. This induces sneezing and the pill may come out.

Please don't attempt to remove it. By doing so, it may get deep into the respiratory tract.

Hope this answers your query; I will be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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