Man in China finds dice lodged in nose for 20 years that caused chronic sneezing
Doctor warns that improper handling could have caused cube to enter his airway, risking suffocation
A young man, who had been experiencing persistent sneezing and a runny nose, was shocked to discover that a dice had been lodged in his nasal cavity for more than 20 years.
The revelation has also left the Chinese online community astounded.
The man, 23, known simply as Xiaoma from Xian, Shanxi province, northern China, had been suffering from chronic sneezing, nasal congestion, and a constant runny nose for nearly a month, as reported by Bailu Video.
After unsuccessful attempts to treat himself with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), he sought medical help at Xian Gaoxin Hospital.
The hospital diagnosed him with allergic rhinitis and identified a foreign object in his nasal passage, according to the clinic’s medical record.
Later, an examination through nasal endoscopy conducted by Yang Rong, an otolaryngologist at the hospital, revealed a dice lodged in his nasal cavity.
“During the nasal endoscopy, we discovered a foreign object – a white lump coated with secretions. Upon extraction, it turned out to be a two-cm dice, partially corroded from being lodged in his nasal cavity for an extended period. It was located in the lower nasal passage, causing damage to the nasal mucosa,” Yang explained.
