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General Medicine

Removal of Foreign Body in Ear, Child



Why is this procedure done?

Children may put things in the ear. This is known as a foreign body. Common things found in a child's ear are: 

  • Small rocks

  • Pieces of food

  • Beads

  • Small toys

  • Erasers

  • Insects

If your...

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