Removal of Nasal Foreign Bodies in Children

Among the foreign bodies most often found in children's nostrils are hair, beads, toy parts, paper wads, and food.¹ Sometimes extraction of nasal foreign bodies can be difficult, especially if they are spherical. The classical presentation is a unilateral, persistent, foul-smelling; purulent, or bloody nasal discharge. Ulceration, dislodgement of the foreign body into the nasopharynx, and aspiration of the foreign body can complicate the problem.