Nasal Injury & Foreign Bodies in Nose

Question 1

Clinical Presentation of Organic Body in Nose (3).

Answer 1

Local Inflammation + Secondary Infection :

1. Purulent and Foul-Smelling Discharge.
2. Nasal Obstruction.
3. Facial Pain (Sinusitis).

Question 2

Clinical Presentation of Inorganic Body in Nose.

Answer 2

Asymptomatic Unless Large Enough to Cause Obstruction.

Question 3

Clinical Presentation of Button Batteries (3).

Answer 3

1. Purulent Discharge and Epistaxis.
2. Septal Perforation within 4 hours if Negative Pole is directed towards Septum.
3. Emergency Removal - Tissue Necrosis (Electrolysis at Negative Pole) = Black Discharge, Facial Pain and Swelling.