My Son Put a Corn Kernel up His Nose

It is definitely possible for him to shove it up so far that you can't see it. I'd advise taking him to the doc to make sure it's not still up there.

Here's a little anecdotal story for you... When I was about his age, I shoved a piece of cotton up my nose. My parents didn't notice it for weeks. Eventually it started to rot, and that's when they finally knew something was up - I stank! By the time they got me to the doc, I had a horrible sinus infection/ear infection/tonsils were inflamed, etc. I ended up having to have my tonsils out, tubes in my ears, the whole deal. I still have the scars inside my nose and often have to tell my tale to any new doctors that I see.

So yes, I'd highly recommend you'd get it checked out, just to be safe. =p

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Yes, my daughter stuck a cinderella shoe up her nose, I didnt see it at first, she told me it was up there, but I didnt see it so I didnt believe. Until she kept scrunching up her nose. So in a panic I thought 3 things, first snot rocket, 2 tweezers, 3 hospital. LUCKILY the snot rocket worked! I will explain. I held one nostral shut while she blew really hard out of the nostral in question and that thing came flying out! Maybe try it. If that doesnt work, I would probably take him to urgent care to check it out. Doctors are probably closed by now. But you dont want to be any damage up there. Good Luck! I hope it comes out!
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I would get it checked out because the corn might start to rot!! Good luck!

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You could try to use some saline nose drops and then having him blow his nose.

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I think if this is my son I might want to call an Ear/Nose an Throat doctor to mak sure of what you are telling us hs been rsolved. Kids sti strane things in strange places it s always good to follow through to not have something develope later from this incident. A friend had a daughter that swallowed a penny and years yes around 16 years latr she had to have surgery because it was stuck in a bd place and she couldot breathe...don't wait til then. It i wrth the call ad check if needed.