Which areas are commonly affected by lodged foreign bodies causing complications?

• A. Heart and lungs
• B. Stomach
• C. Eye, ear, and nose
• D. Bones

Answer: (C)

Lodged foreign bodies most often involve the eye, ear, and nose because these are readily accessible openings where objects can be introduced, especially in children. In the eye, a foreign object can scratch the cornea or conjunctiva, causing pain, redness, tearing, and potentially infection or ulceration if not removed promptly. In the ear, a lodged object can irritate or damage the ear canal or eardrum, leading to pain, discharge, infection (otitis externa), or even hearing loss. In the nose, a foreign body can block airflow, cause persistent discharge or foul odor, nosebleeds, or sinusitis. While foreign bodies can appear elsewhere, these areas are the most commonly affected by lodging that leads to complications, making them the typical focus in clinical scenarios.