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B) Foreign body in the ear

Some objects that enter the ear include: small insects, small

seeds and small stones

First Aid

 Make the victim sit and bend the head to one side.

 If it is an insect, pour clean water in the ear for the insect to

float and come out.

 Flash light at the entrance of the ear if the foreign body is an

insect.

 Take the victim to the hospital

C) Foreign body in the nose

Foreign bodies that enter the nose include: small insects, small

seeds and small stones

First Aid

 Tell the victim to blow his nose hard and fast.

 Take the casualty to a health worker.

D) Foreign body in the throat

 Foreign body in the throat are mainly large pieces of food.

 Foreign body in the throat lead to choking and death.

First aid

 Give the victim a number of sharp blows in the back

 Wrap your arms around his waist and press the belly up-

wards strongly.