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]

Background Children often present to the ED with foreign bodies lodged in their nares, with various explanations as to how they got there. [acepnow.com]

• Nasal Discharge

  Persistent foul smelling purulent unilateral nasal discharge in a young child without other respiratory symptoms should raise suspicion for a retained nasal foreign body, even without a history of witnessed foreign body insertion. [smartypance.com]

  At an outpatient follow-up visit to an otorhinolaryngologist the next day, the girl underwent nasal endoscopy to rule out nasal septal or other tissue damage. She was discharged home with nasal saline drops. [consultant360.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]

  A unilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge with foul odor is the most consistent finding in patients with a nasal foreign body [ 1 ]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

  Foreign bodies in the nose cause symptoms like nasal obstruction and discharge. Children often present with a history of unilateral, foul-smelling and/or blood stained nasal discharge. [entinstruments.blogspot.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]

  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]

  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]

• 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. [msdmanuals.com]

• Nasal Congestion

  […] present as unilateral nasal 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]

  Presentation This may present with [ 10, 11 ] : A nasal whistling sound. Discharge from the nose. Nasal congestion. Infection - eg, cellulitis, fever, discharge. Epistaxis. Aetiology Traumatic: Nose-picking. Trauma. [patient.info]

  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]

  The majority of cases of intra-nasal foreign bodies are asymptomatic, except for a history of a foreign body having been inserted in the nose. Common symptoms, if present, include pain or discomfort, nasal discharge, nasal congestion or nasal odor. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.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]

• 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]

  Epistaxis can occur post removal. Click here for a guide to the management of epistaxis. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

  Figure 4: Epistaxis following attempts at removing a well-entrenched foreign body. [journals.lww.com]

  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]

• 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]

• 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]

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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]

Discuss treatment options with your child's healthcare providers to decide what care you want for your child. The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. [drugs.com]

TREATMENT: The only treatment for a foreign body in the nose is to remove it from the nostril, (3,4) the foreign body nose can be removed in the OPD with a nasal speculum and Hartmann nasal forceps, in children usually it is removed under general anesthesia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The authors outline current treatment recommendations and offer primary care physicians advice on indications for referral. [books.google.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]

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]

[…] 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]

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]

Anesthesia/Sedation: Lidocaine or phenylephrine spray can be used to prevent swelling and pain, but should be rarely used due to the risk of causing sneezing and associated aspiration or ingestion of the object. [emdocs.net]

Prior to the removal procedure, the doctor may also apply a drug that helps to prevent a nosebleed. Your child’s doctor may prescribe antibiotics or nasal drops to treat or prevent an infection. [healthline.com]