How Do You Remove Something Stuck In A Childs Ear?
Kids have been known to put foreign object in their ears. Because they actively play outside there is also a chance to have bugs or other oddities in the ear. Keep reading for a tips to remove the foreign body and to know when to seek professional medical advice. • See if you can determine what is in the ear. Use a flashlight to look, ask your child or other children playing to see if they can help identify the item. • Know when to get help. As expensive as doctors, urgent care centers, pediatricians and emergency room trips are you can’t leave an object in the ear in hopes it will fall out. This can lead to infection. • A foreign body in the ear is extremely distracting, can cause nausea, and can make the patient miserable until it is removed. • Take your child to the emergency room if you can’t get it out or are unsure what to do. This is a normal procedure in the ER and happens often. The ER doctors will be able to get you in and out quickly. • If your child is not in pain, you can
