Foreign body removal (ear, nose, or throat)

Children often insert small objects such as beads, food particles, paper, stones or toys into the ear, nose or throat. These foreign bodies can cause pain, discharge, breathing difficulty, infection or even choking hazards. Safe and timely removal by an ENT specialist prevents complications and ensures quick recovery.

Treatments Offered

We provide gentle, expert and safe removal of foreign bodies using specialised tools:

  • Ear Foreign Body Removal: Using microscopes, suction, forceps or hooks to remove beads, insects, cotton or small objects without harming the ear canal or eardrum.

  • Nasal Foreign Body Removal: Safe extraction of beads, food particles or objects lodged in the nose to relieve blockage, foul smell or breathing difficulty.

  • Throat Foreign Body Removal: Gentle removal of food pieces, small objects or sharp items stuck in the throat with endoscopic guidance when needed.

  • Endoscopic Removal: For deep or difficult-to-reach objects in the nose or throat, we use endoscopic tools to ensure complete and safe extraction.

  • Treatment of Complications: Management of injuries, bleeding, infection or swelling caused by the foreign body or improper attempts at removal at home.

When to Seek Evaluation

Seek urgent ENT care if your child shows:

  • Sudden ear pain, hearing loss, discharge or irritation

  • Foul-smelling nasal discharge, nosebleeds or blocked nose

  • Coughing, choking, drooling or difficulty swallowing

  • Breathing difficulty or noisy breathing

Foreign bodies can cause infection, tissue injury or airway obstruction if not removed promptly. Professional removal avoids complications and ensures complete safety for your child.

Prevention & Long-term Care

Simple precautions can prevent such incidents:

  • Keep small objects, beads and toys out of reach of young children

  • Avoid giving unsupervised access to nuts, seeds or hard foods in toddlers

  • Educate children not to put objects in ears/nose and chew food properly

  • Seek immediate help instead of trying to remove objects at home

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