Arizona man breathes freely after 26‑year Lego ordeal
"I don’t know why I did that," wrote an Arizona resident on social media, who had a Lego brick stuck in his nose for 26 years. The man did not hide that he felt immense relief because he could finally breathe freely.
Ben Havoc from Arizona decided to share on social media the extraordinary story that happened to him. "I stuck the Lego man in my nose and, of course, the Lego head popped off. So now that was also stuck in my nose" - he recounted on social media.
32-year-old Ben has been struggling with considerable health issues. Doctors diagnosed him with asthma and sleep apnea. He was being treated for both conditions. As part of the therapy, the doctor recommended a daily ritual of blowing his nose while taking a shower. This was supposed to help moisturize and clear the nose with steam.
Six months of performing this activity brought an unexpected result. Ben managed to blow out of his nose a small brick that had been blocking one of his nostrils for 26 years. He can now finally breathe freely. "I haven’t been able to do that since I was a child" - said the 32-year-old.
I just got diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and I feel like this Lego piece has been the culprit — Ben stated, attributing the cause of his health issues to the unfortunate brick.
Foreign object in the nose — how to help?
Many parents of young children have learned that it only takes a moment of inattention for a foreign object, such as a bead, brick, or pea, to end up in a child's nose. Removing the object, especially in young children, can be challenging. Doing it the wrong way can push it even deeper.
It is important to remember that a foreign object can be inhaled deeper during breathing, so instruct the child to breathe through their mouth. In cases where the object is partially protruding, try to remove it yourself. You can also encourage the child to blow their nose intensely. If two attempts don't achieve the desired result, seeing a doctor is best.
