Removal of Foreign Body (Nose)
Aftercare
- Teach patients not to put anything in the ears or nose.
- Do not put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear (including cotton-tipped applicators).
- Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be taken every 4-6 hours for pain.
Follow-up
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection and seek follow-up care if present:
- increase in pain
- drainage
- foul odour
- increase in temperature