OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the common presentations and management outcomes in case of nasal foreign body. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective study was carried out over 5 years, from January 2008 to December 2012. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nasal Discharge

  Presentation ReelDx Pearls Diagnosis Treatment Media Patient will present as a 4-year-old boy with unilateral purulent, foul-smelling nasal discharge for three days. The child has no other respiratory symptoms. [smartypance.com]

  Most patients had foul smelling nasal discharge (34.88%) or were asymptomatic (34.88%); the least common presentation was nasal discomfort (2.33%). Seeds (23.26%) were the most common foreign body, followed by rubber and batteries (16.28%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Differential Diagnosis Bilateral nasal discharge also can be associated with sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and seasonal allergic rhinitis. [consultant360.com]

  Children often present with a history of unilateral, foul-smelling and/or blood stained nasal discharge. Anterior rhinoscopy may reveal the foreign body, covered with slough or discharge. [entinstruments.blogspot.com]

  Often lubricant is not necessary as there is much natural lubrication from accumulated nasal discharge. Further Reading Davies PH, Benger JR. Foreign bodies in the nose and ear: a review of techniques for removal in the emergency department. [aliem.com]

• Sneezing

  A small piece of rubber eraser was lodged in the right nasal cavity, causing unilateral nasal obstruction and discharge, sneezing, snoring and breathing difficulty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The cases of nasal FB often cause symptoms such as sneezing, coryza and nasal blockage that develop to unilateral purulent and fetid rhinorrhea and are more excessive as longer as the permanence period in nasal fossas (1). [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

  When the larvae move, irritation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity occurs, so children often sneeze, and this can lead to diagnostic errors. [minclinic.ru]

  […] describing bromhidrosis (foul body odour) associated with nasal foreign bodies in children have also been published. 15 In patients with animate nasal foreign bodies, the symptoms tend to be bilateral. 1 13 Nasal occlusion, headaches, and sneezing with [pmj.bmj.com]

• Rhinorrhea

  The patient, a 5-year-old Hispanic boy, had presented with left periorbital edema, eye pain, rhinorrhea, headache, and a fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  In the cases of two or more days of development it was observed other symptoms such as fetid unilateral rhinorrhea. Picture 4. Picture 4. Symptoms. [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

  A nasal foreign body is suspected in any patient with a unilateral, foul-smelling, bloody, purulent rhinorrhea. [merckmanuals.com]

• Nasal Congestion

  congestion and discharge Sinusitis Rhinolith formation, due to deposition of calcium and magnesium salts around the foreign body. [specialist-ent.com]

  Nasal foreign bodies diagnosis With unilateral nasal congestion, purulent or blood secretions with an unpleasant odor clarify the anamnesis, produce a rhinoscopy, palpation with a probe, etc. To reduce edema, apply a 0.1% solution of adrenaline. [minclinic.ru]

  Nasal congestion. Infection - eg, cellulitis, fever, discharge. Epistaxis. Aetiology Traumatic: Nose-picking. Trauma. Septal haematoma may cause infection and abscess formation ( which may lead to perforation) if not treated promptly. [patient.info]

  Common symptoms, if present, include pain or discomfort, nasal discharge, nasal congestion or nasal odor. A unilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge with foul odor is the most consistent finding in patients with a nasal foreign body [ 1 ]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

  Although a person can usually sense the presence of something out of the ordinary in their nose, it may be confused with nasal congestion, so small objects or torn tissue paper can easily go undetected. [emedicinehealth.com]

• Snoring

  A small piece of rubber eraser was lodged in the right nasal cavity, causing unilateral nasal obstruction and discharge, sneezing, snoring and breathing difficulty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Nevertheless, clinicians must entertain the diagnosis of NFB in all patients with nasal irritation, epistaxis, sneezing, snoring, sinusitis, stridor, wheezing, or fever. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Palpitations

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• Flushing

  Flushing could not remove it so they ended up using some Versed to allow the doctor to go in and remove what was left of it using a small suction apparatus. [aapc.com]

• Short Arm

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• Short Legs

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• Periorbital Edema

  The patient, a 5-year-old Hispanic boy, had presented with left periorbital edema, eye pain, rhinorrhea, headache, and a fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Eye Pain

  The patient, a 5-year-old Hispanic boy, had presented with left periorbital edema, eye pain, rhinorrhea, headache, and a fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Epistaxis

  Ivankovic's stepwise approach to managing epistaxis including the best local anesthetics, the use of ice to decrease nasal flow, who requires antibiotics, the management of hypertension in epistaxis, tranexamic acid for nose bleeds and managing posterior [emergencymedicinecases.com]

  This can cause local inflammation or even produce secondary infection leading to a foul smell, epistaxis, or facial pain. 2 Button batteries may also cause these symptoms, as was seen in our patient, who presented with nasal bruising and epistaxis secondary [consultant360.com]

  It was found epistaxis in 4 patients (9.1%) and rhinosinusitis in 8 patients (18.19%). The removal of no foreign body was not necessary through surgery. [arquivosdeorl.org.br]

  Good for: Solid round object e.g. beads Note: Risk of epistaxis if patient moves or struggles while catheter is in the nose. [oatext.com]

  Complications include minor trauma, abrasions, lacerations, epistaxis, infection, pushing the object deeper, and, worst of all, aspiration. [hippoed.com]

• Recurrent Headache

  Abstract We report a 6 year old female child, who presented with history of right sided recurrent headache for four months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Neglect

  In this report, an unusual entry site for a nasal FB in a neglected trauma patient is presented. FB should be suspected and investigated in children after penetrating facial injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Differentials to consider in the diagnosis of NFB include the following: Sinusitis Polyps Tumor Upper respiratory infection (URI) Unilateral choanal atresia Imaging Studies The extent of the workup depends on the clinical scenario. [15] Most isolated [emedicine.medscape.com]

This case highlights the importance of comprehensive investigations to avoid delays in establishing a correct diagnosis and initiating the appropriate treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Presentation ReelDx Pearls Diagnosis Treatment Media Patient will present as a 4-year-old boy with unilateral purulent, foul-smelling nasal discharge for three days. The child has no other respiratory symptoms. [smartypance.com]

What Is the Prognosis for Foreign Body in the Nose? Most people have no long-term consequences from having an object in their nose. The prognosis may be affected by any of the complications, however. [emedicinehealth.com]

Kalan A, Tariq M (2000) Foreign bodies in the nasal cavities: a comprehensive review of the etiology, diagnostic pointers, and therapeutic measures. Postgrad Med J 76:484–487 Google Scholar 4. [link.springer.com]

There are various possible etiologies of CSF leaks: spontaneous, accidental trauma, surgical trauma, congenital, and tumours. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

To date, the etiology of rhinoliths remains unclear. Apparently, the reason for their formation is not always the foreign body. [minclinic.ru]

[…] are continuing medical problem and their referral to the otorhinolaryngologist for removal is a common occurrence. [1], [2], [3] Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) foreign bodies are more common among children, although adult age groups are involved. [4] The etiological [smjonline.org]

Some authors have even reported discovering NFBs as the etiology of more unusual patient presentations, such as irritability, halitosis (unpleasant breath odor), or generalized bromhidrosis (body malodor). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Epidemiology Nasal FBs are most commonly seen on the right side, due to easy accessibility with the child’s right hand, and are usually located either on the floor of the nasal passage just under the inferior turbinate or superiorly in the nasal cavity [consultant360.com]

Epidemiology Nasal fracture is more commonly seen in young men aged 15-30 years, with fewer than 15% of such fractures occurring in those younger than 16 years of age and less than 1% of all facial fractures occurring in children younger than 5 years [patient.info]

This case report discusses the presentation and pathophysiology of nasal foreign bodies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Moreover, applicable suggestions are provided to aid in the prevention and management of the unexpected discovery of a nasal foreign body after the induction of general anesthesia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Benefits of Removal of Foreign Bodies Relieves pain Simple procedure Prevents infection Immediate relief Comfortable breathing What to Expect Whenever possible, Dr. Davis removes the object in the office. [breatheclearinstitute.com]

To prevent falls, stay with your child to help him get out of bed. Removal procedures: Tools: Tools, such as forceps or a clamp, may be used to grasp the object and pull it out. A curved hook may also be used to scoop the object out of the nose. [drugs.com]

References Litovitz T, Whitaker N, Clark L (2010) Preventing battery ingestions: an analysis of 8648 cases.Pediatrics 125: 1178-1183. [omicsonline.org]

Conclusion Nasal discharge, especially if it is unilateral, foul smelling, or purulent, should raise concern for an FB lodged in the nasal cavity; careful examination and urgent removal of any FB is warranted to prevent long-term nasal septal deformities [consultant360.com]