Foreign Body Removal at Midwest Express Clinic
Common Foreign Objects & Where They Are Found:
- In Adults: Foreign bodies are often found in adults’ ears. Frequently, these objects are insects like cockroaches, ants, moths, and flies. Adults and older children usually notice the object in their ear but may not know how it entered.
- In Young Children: Small objects such as beads, pebbles, food items, buttons, or plastic toys are commonly inserted into young children’s ears voluntarily.
Detecting a Foreign Body in Your Nose
Recognizing a Foreign Body in Your Ear
Methods of Foreign Body Removal
- Gentle Suction or Tweezers: Used to grasp the object.
- Magnetized Instruments: Effective for metallic objects in the ear.
- Irrigation: Involves washing the object out of the ear with warm water.
- Soft Rubber Catheter: Utilized for objects lodged in the nose.
Swift Action for Your Comfort and Safety
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is foreign body removal, and when is it needed?
Who commonly requires foreign body removal services?
What are some common foreign objects found in adults, and where are they usually located?
How can I tell if I have something stuck in my nose?
How can I recognize a foreign body in my ear?
What methods are used for foreign body removal?
Why is swift action essential for foreign body removal?
Can foreign body removal be performed at Midwest Express Clinic locations?
What should I do in case of airway blockages or choking due to a foreign body?
How can I access foreign body removal services at Midwest Express Clinic?
Foreign body removal is available at these locations:
Illinois
Aurora
Blue Island
Bolingbrook
Bourbonnais
Burbank
Calumet Park
Carol Stream
Chicago Ridge (coming soon)
Cicero
Elmhurst on Butterfield
Elmhurst on York Street (coming soon)
Lombard
Matteson
Melrose Park
Norridge
Northbrook
Richton Park
River Forest
Skokie
Tinley Park on Harlem
Tinley Park on LaGrange
Westmont (coming soon)
Wheaton (coming soon)
Willowbrook
Indiana
Cedar Lake
Crown Point on Burr & 30
Crown Point on 109th & Broadway
Dyer
Griffith
Griffith next to Walgreens
Hammond on 5th Avenue
Hammond on Sibley
Hobart
Merrillville
Merrillville next to Walgreens (coming soon)
Michigan City
Munster
Portage
Portage next to Walgreens (coming soon)
Schererville