How to Remove a Popcorn Kernel From the Nose

If someone in your household has managed to get a popcorn kernel lodged in their nose, then odds are, you're dealing with a child. However, a mentally challenged person might also end up with this problem, as well as an immature teen or adult who is acting on a dare or other challenge. No matter how it happened, there are certain first aid procedures you should follow when attempting to remove a popcorn kernel from a nose.

Things You'll Need

• Tissue
• Black pepper

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Instructions

• 1

  Place one hand over the nostril that the popcorn kernel is not stuck inside.

• 2

  Place a tissue in front of the open nostril and blow. In some cases, this is enough to remove the kernel.

• 3

  Continue closing the opposite nostril if the kernel did not come out with blowing alone. Breathe in a small amount of black pepper to provoke a sneeze. The added force can help remove the popcorn kernel.

• 4

  Take the affected person to get medical attention if these techniques do not work or if the person is too young for these techniques to be done. Any other methods should be done by a medical professional or under the supervision of a medical professional.