Foreign object in the nose: First aid
If something goes down your nose and won't come out: If a foreign object becomes lodged in your nose, try to push it out with a finger. If that doesn't work, go to the hospital.
- Don't probe at the objectWith a cotton swab or other tool, apply the decoupage to the leaves.
- Do not try to breathe in the object.Don't breath in forcefully when trying to remove an object. Instead, breathe through your mouth until the object is removed.
- Blow out of your nose gentlyTo try to free the object, blow gently through the affected nostril and then close the opposite nostril to prevent too much air from entering the lungs.
- Gently remove the objectIf you can see it and you can easily grab it with tweezers, then don't try to remove it.
- Call for emergency medical assistanceIf these methods do not work, you may go to the emergency room.