Arizona man breathes freely after 26 years with lego in nose
"I have no idea why I did it," wrote an Arizona resident on social media, who had a Lego brick stuck in his nose for 26 years. The man did not hide that he felt immense relief because he could finally breathe freely.
Ben Havoc from Arizona decided to share on social media the extraordinary story that happened to him. "As a child, I was playing with a small Lego figure, from which a tiny yellow plastic piece fell off and... I put it into one of my nostrils, where it got stuck for good" - he recounted on social media.
The 32-year-old Ben has been struggling with considerable health issues. Doctors diagnosed him with asthma and sleep apnoea. He was being treated for both conditions. As part of the therapy, the doctor recommended a daily ritual of blowing his nose while showering. This was supposed to help moisturise and clear the nose with steam.
Six months of performing this activity brought an unexpected result. Ben managed to blow out of his nose a small brick that had been blocking one of his nostrils for 26 years. He can now finally breathe freely. "I haven't been able to do that since childhood!" - said the 32-year-old.
I have just been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea, and I feel that the cause is this brick — Ben stated, attributing the cause of his health issues to the unfortunate brick.
Foreign object in the nose — how to help?
Many parents of young children have learned the hard way that it only takes a moment of inattention for a foreign object, such as a bead, brick, or pea, to end up in a child's nose. Removing the object, especially in young children, can be quite a challenge. Doing it the wrong way can push it even deeper.
It is important to remember that a foreign object can be inhaled deeper during breathing, so instruct the child to breathe through their mouth. In cases where the object is partially protruding, try to remove it yourself. You can also encourage the child to blow their nose intensely. If two attempts don't bring the desired result, it's best to see a doctor.
