Symptoms of a foreign body in the respiratory tract
A baby learns about the world with his hands and mouth, soIt is important to clear its "habitat" of small dangerous objects. Coins tend to fall out of a wallet unnoticed, and are difficult to find on a shaggy carpet or in a corner of a room.
To prevent a child from swallowing a coin, do not leave ithim alone with small objectsPhoto: GettyIf the child found the money before the mother and managed to put it in his mouth, then with an unsuccessful inhalation the object can get stuck in the respiratory tract. It is easy to determine this, but it does not bring relief, since there is a risk of losing the baby. If a coin gets into the respiratory tract:
- The baby coughs intensively with small interruptions.
- His breath is weakening.
- Hearing noises in the lungs.
- The child's face turns blue.
It is necessary to provide first aid immediately and call an ambulance at the same time.
What to do when a child suffocates
If an object prevents the baby from breathing, put it downplace him on your lap and gently pat him on the back between the shoulder blades. The object will either pop out or shift, which will give the baby an opportunity to breathe. When the baby is not yet a year old, place him on his stomach in your arms. Holding the head and back, lower the baby's head by about 60° and strike him a few times between the shoulder blades, look into the baby's mouth, perhaps the object has come out.
What is more dangerous for a child: a ruble or a penny
Large objects that get into the throat cancause more trouble. A ruble coin is more likely to get stuck in the throat than small change. As a rule, kopeck coins come out naturally, without causing harm to the baby.
Signs of a stuck foreign body
When the coin is inside the baby, you should not give it to himlaxative or torment with an enema. The edges of a large coin can injure the larynx or esophagus if you try to pull it out yourself. Call an ambulance and wait for the doctor to arrive. If the coin is small, you can observe the child for several days. In parallel, check his stool until you are sure that the coin has come out. The following should alert you:
- increased pain in the abdomen;
- repeated vomiting;
- blood in the feces.
See a doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptomsother unusual manifestations. Coins are not so dangerous if they do not get stuck in the throat. Unpleasant consequences can be expected from large heavy coins with sharp edges.
