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Gel beads from freeze pack

Not sure but my son is complaining of pain. He busted a boo boo pal freeze pack a few days ago. Can it hurt him?

Male | 3 years old
Complaint duration: 2 days

2 Answers

Short term, he would be okay if no breathing issues initially. The longer it stays stuck, wedged up in a turbinate sulcus, it can become an infectious source secondary to surrounding inflammation to a foreign body. If press against is nares / nostril and feels firm bump especially if it is tender, he should get evaluated by a doctor.
You should be calling poison control asap to get information.