Answered on 11th January 2016
A blocked nose usually clears up on it’s own after a few days and doesn’t require medical attention.
If your child has something lodged in their nose, take them to a doctor or A&E right away. Don’t try to remove the object yourself.
Other reasons to see a doctor for a blocked nose:
With children, if the cold/stuffy nose lasts more than 10 days
With babies, if the cold is getting worse instead of better after five days
Your baby is less than three months old and has a temperature over 38°C
Your child is three to six months old and has a temperature over 39°C
They’re rubbing their ear or say their ear hurts
They seem unusually tired and lacking in energy
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