{"id":1777,"date":"2021-11-12T18:35:16","date_gmt":"2021-11-13T00:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/?p=1777"},"modified":"2021-11-12T18:35:18","modified_gmt":"2021-11-13T00:35:18","slug":"how-to-get-something-out-of-your-childs-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/how-to-get-something-out-of-your-childs-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Something Out of Your Child\u2019s Nose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A kid\u2019s natural curiosity may cause them to do something you don\u2019t like, like pull all of the Tupperware out of your cabinet or put some of your favorite craft supplies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuesdaymorning.com\/stores\/la\/alexandria\/1460-macarthur-blvd.html\">Tuesday Morning<\/a> up their nose. While discovering a <a href=\"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/nose\/nasal-obstructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foreign object<\/a> in your child\u2019s nose may be alarming, there are ways you can get it out safely, which we review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Tell if There\u2019s a Foreign Object in Your Child\u2019s Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctor-girl-playing-ent-1280x819.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of smiling child pointing finger and holding paper folder. Happy kid looking at camera with gladness and smiling. Healthcare and prevention concept\" class=\"wp-image-1779\" width=\"223\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctor-girl-playing-ent-1280x819.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/redriverent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctor-girl-playing-ent-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/redriverent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctor-girl-playing-ent-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/redriverent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctor-girl-playing-ent-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, kids that are young enough to be putting things in their nose often can\u2019t tell you if they\u2019ve done so. It\u2019s important to look out for the signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A bulge on one side of your child\u2019s nose.<\/li><li>Nasal drainage on one side.<\/li><li>Nasal drainage with a bad odor.<\/li><li>A bloody nose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>What to Do If Your Child Gets Something Stuck in Their Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve identified a foreign object in the nose, you should first tell your child to breathe through their mouth if they\u2019re old enough to understand. This is to prevent the object from getting sucked further up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, plug the child\u2019s clear nostril and tell them to gently blow out. Don\u2019t tell them to blow forcefully, as this could cause them to sharply inhale after, sucking the object back up. Try this once or twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t work, you can try a method known as the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3503923\/\">parent\u2019s kiss<\/a>.\u201d To perform the parent\u2019s kiss, first wait for your child to inhale. As they\u2019re naturally exhaling, close the clear nostril, then \u201ckiss\u201d your child using a mouth-to-mouth method. Begin blowing until you feel resistance, which means the glottis (the space between the vocal cords) is closed. Finally, use a quick blow to try and push the object out of your child\u2019s nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The parent\u2019s kiss is a less stressful technique than having them be restrained in a hospital or doctor\u2019s office. No adverse reactions have been reported in eight clinical trials, and it is effective approximately six out of 10 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of these strategies work, then take your child to the doctor to have the object removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Not to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has something in their nose, be sure to not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Panic<\/li><li>Pull on the object, unless it is hanging out of the nose, safely within reach and you\u2019re certain it hasn\u2019t caused any damage<\/li><li>Try to remove the object using household appliances, including tweezers or a vacuum cleaner<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment with an ear, nose and throat expert, call Red River ENT today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/why-is-my-nose-runny\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Is My Nose Runny?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/whats-causing-your-postnasal-drip\/\" class=\"related-post\">What\u2019s Causing Your Postnasal Drip?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/redriverent.com\/what-causes-chronic-sinus-infections\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Causes Chronic Sinus Infections?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A kid\u2019s natural curiosity may cause them to do something you don\u2019t like, like pull all of the Tupperware out of your cabinet or put some of your favorite craft supplies from Tuesday Morning up their nose. 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