03/02/2026
🚨 Did You Know? Foreign Objects in the Ear or Nose Should NOT Be Removed at Home
It’s more common than you think, small objects like beads, cotton tips, insects (including cockroaches), seeds, or tissue can accidentally enter the ear or nose, especially in children and during sleep.
Trying to remove these objects on your own can be dangerous. Pushing tools, cotton buds, or fingers inside may:
⚠️Push the object deeper
⚠️Cause bleeding or infection
⚠️Damage the eardrum or nasal lining
⚠️Make removal more difficult and painful
In cases involving live insects, improper removal can also increase discomfort and injury.
✔️ ENT specialists use proper instruments, lighting, and safe techniques to remove foreign bodies without causing harm.
If you suspect something is stuck in the ear or nose, avoid home remedies and seek professional care promptly.
📍 Dr. Iverson Cruz ENT Clinic – Tuguegarao City
📞 +63-955-204-1072
Source: Philippine Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (PSO-HNS)