Foreign Body in Ear

Features

History of foreign body insertion / Mild pain present / Blocking sensation in ear.

Management

• If foreign body is obvious & can be easily removed or non-living, it may be attempted. If fail to remove it, try removing it under general anesthesia.
• If it is living and cannot be removed, instill soda glycerin or viscous lignocaine to the ear to kill the organism.
• Otherwise refer to ENT surgeon.