Foreign body removal
If you or a child have swallowed or lodged an object inside a nostril, ear or another body part, we can help. Come to urgent care for us to assess the foreign body for safe removal.
Have a life threatening emergency?请致电 111
What is foreign body removal?
Toddlers and children are the most likely suspects when it comes to swallowing things they should not. Also, this applies to putting small objects up a nose or down an ear.
However, accidents happen and adults can inhale or consume things they shouldn’t too!
Common foreign bodies needing removal at East Care, objects we see often include:
- coins
- peas, corn kernals
- beads or buttons
- small toys
Swallowing or lodging a button, battery or a magnet is a medical emergency, call 111
When to get a foreign body removed at urgent care
Treatment for a foreign object is stuck in an ear:
For foreign body removal from ears, you do need to come to see a GP. Whilst most items can be easily removed with medical tweezers, someone trained to do this will not damage the ear canal. Leaving a foreign body in an ear can lead to infection. Also, if the GP can’t remove the item, they will refer you to get the ear suctioned. Alternatively, we can refer you to an ENT Specialist.
Treatment for a foreign object lodged in the nose:
From popcorn kernels to plants and insects – we’ve seen it all.
If a foreign object is lodged in an eye:
Did you know the most common items to get stuck in ears are cotton buds?
Treatment for a foreign object that has been swallowed:
Fortunately, small objects generally will pass through the digestive system. However, see our guide on what to do if someone has swallowed an object.
Symptoms your child might have swallowed an object (foreign body)
Babies and toddlers can’t tell us if they have eaten something they shouldn’t have. And for those that are already verbal sometimes they don’t want to tell us if they have put something into an ear or a nose.
Watch out the following symptoms that tamariki might need help.
Signs your child might have swallowed a foreign object:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Dribbling or drooling
- Pain in the chest or neck (which they might be rubbing)
- Tummy pains
- Vomiting
- Call an ambulance immediately if they are having trouble breathing, including wheezing
Signs your child might have a foreign body object stuck in their ear or nose:
- Rubbing or pulling on the ear
- More irritable than normal
- Talking louder than normal or not hearing
- Redness or swelling
- Difficulty breathing
- A nose bleed
- Runny nose or discharge
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要提供身份和资格证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 |
15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 |
15 分钟* $19.50 |
30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 |
30 分钟 $39.00 |
45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。