Rubber bands inserted into the nose should be actively sought as soon as possible, and this foreign body should be removed by a specialist.
Children often stuff such foreign objects into the nostrils when playing. If the foreign body stays in the nasal cavity for too long, it can cause secondary infection of the nasal cavity or sinus mucosa, leading to rhinitis, sinusitis, osteomyelitis and so on. It can be manifested as unilateral nasal congestion, flowing mucopurulent mucus, nosebleed or blood in the mucus, as well as exhaling with a foul odor and other symptoms.
After the discovery of rubber bands into the nose, do not advocate their own attempts to dig out the nasal cavity, in order to avoid unnecessary damage to the mucosa of the nasal cavity. At this time, you can consult the doctor in time, improve the examination, clarify the status of the foreign body and the structure of the nasal cavity after the condition, the foreign body will be removed by the specialist through professional instruments and methods. At the same time, check the nasal mucosa for damage and inflammatory reaction, and choose anti-inflammatory treatment if necessary.
When there is a rubber band stuffed into the nose, avoid panic, stay calm, and go to the ENT department in time, most of them can be well treated.