Question
The two-year-old accidentally inhaled green beans into the nose. Initially, the green beans were still visible, but the baby cried and did not allow them to be taken out. Later, the green beans disappeared, and the baby did not show any signs of difficulty breathing, coughing, or choking. Do you still need to go to the hospital?
Answer
Based on the description, if the green beans were not seen coming out of the nose, it is immediate to go to the hospital for a follow-up consultation. Even without symptoms of difficulty breathing, an X-ray should be conducted to confirm if there is any foreign object present. If a foreign object is found, medical attention must be sought immediately for safe removal. It is recommended to bring the baby to an ear, nose, and throat clinic as soon as possible and take careful precautions to avoid similar incidents in the future.