Help! My Child Swallowed Something – What Should I Do? 🤯
Kids are naturally curious—and sometimes that curiosity leads them to swallow things they shouldn’t! 😨 If your little one swallows a foreign object, don’t panic. Follow these essential steps from ENT Clinic of Excellence, Dubai’s leading ENT clinic, to keep your child safe.
🚨 Common Objects Children Swallow
- Coins
- Small toy parts
- Button batteries (very dangerous!)
- Magnets (can cause serious internal injury)
- Hard candy, seeds, or bones
⚠️ Warning Signs Your Child May Have Swallowed Something
Not every swallowed item causes symptoms right away. Watch for:
- Gagging or choking
- Excessive drooling or discomfort
- Vomiting
- Chest, throat, or stomach pain
- Difficulty breathing (call 999 immediately!)
🏥 Immediate Steps to Take
- Stay Calm – Your calmness helps your child stay calm too.
- Check Breathing – If your child is choking or struggling to breathe, perform the Heimlich maneuver and call 999 immediately.
- Encourage Coughing – If they are coughing but breathing normally, allow them to try expelling the object naturally.
- Avoid Inducing Vomiting – Forcing vomiting can worsen the situation, especially with sharp or toxic objects.
- Seek Medical Attention – If there’s any discomfort, pain, or persistent symptoms, visit the best ENT clinic in Dubai promptly.
🛑 When to Get Emergency Care
- Swallowing a button battery (can cause severe tissue burns)
- Swallowing multiple magnets (they can attract inside the body and cause damage)
- Difficulty swallowing or severe pain
- Object hasn’t passed naturally after a few days
👶 How to Prevent Foreign Body Swallowing
- Keep small items out of children’s reach.
- Choose age-appropriate toys without small detachable parts.
- Teach kids not to put objects in their mouths.
- Supervise mealtimes to reduce choking risks.
⭐ Why Choose ENT Clinic of Excellence?
Our expert ENT consultant uses the latest tools and techniques for safe, effective foreign object removal in children. We provide urgent pediatric ENT care in Dubai with compassion and expertise to protect your child’s health.
If your child swallows something dangerous, don’t delay! Contact us or visit our clinic for immediate, expert care.
📞 Call us at 0502480249
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