What to do when an ‘FB’ episode occurs? UAE doctors explain

Dubai: Household accidents, resulting in foreign body (FB) penetrations in the ear, nose, throat or eyes, are not uncommon. In fact, they have more than doubled in the last two years worldwide. And it’s not just children, adults too are at a risk.

FB refers to any organic or inorganic piece entering the human body accidentally through an external impact. This could range from small metallic pieces such as a piece of a toy or a…