Arizona Resident Sneezed Out An Object That Was Stuck In Nose For 25 Years

Someone sneezed in the shower, and something that's been lodged in their nose for 25 YEARS flew out.

Arizona Resident Discovers a Surprising Cause of a Lifetime of Congestion

Andi Norton, a 32-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, had become all too familiar with the daily struggle of sinus sensitivity, congestion, and allergies. For Norton, these symptoms were just a part of life—a consequence of being allergic to cats, dogs, grass, native trees, and dust. With their environment constantly full of allergens, it seemed logical to attribute their congestion and sinus infections to the things they'd breathed in every day.

Like many others dealing with nasal congestion, Norton had tried various remedies to alleviate their symptoms. One suggestion from Norton's doctor was to blow their nose in a warm, humid environment. So, Norton developed a morning routine: shower first thing in the morning, followed by a forceful blow of the nose. This routine had become a familiar part of Norton's day, but for eight months, there was little improvement.

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But one morning, something unexpected happened. As Norton went through the routine, they felt something “really hard” shoot out of their nose and hit the shower floor. Startled, Norton looked down and picked up the mysterious object. What was discovered would not only explain a lifetime of congestion but also unlock a forgotten childhood memory.

What Was The Object Stuck In Norton's Nose?

Norton stared at the object in hand—a small, oddly shaped piece of plastic. It took a moment to process what they were looking at, but then it clicked. Norton was holding a tiny piece of Lego, the kind used to build elaborate miniature worlds and populate them with little Lego figures. Suddenly, a forgotten childhood incident came rushing back.

Recalling A Childhood Memory

As a child, Norton had been playing with a beloved Lego set when curiosity got the better of them. In a moment of childhood experimentation, they decided to see if a small Lego piece could fit up their nose. To Norton's surprise, it did. Unfortunately, getting it back out was another matter entirely. Young Norton quickly realized they had a problem—one that would require an even more creative solution. So, Norton built a Lego man minifigure, hoping that by connecting the stuck piece to the minifigure's head, they could pull the two out together. However, things went from bad to worse when the Lego man’s head also got stuck.

It took the careful hand of Norton's mother, armed with tweezers, to remove the Lego man’s head from Norton's nose. After a stern talking-to from their parents, the family believed that was the end of the Lego saga. No other pieces were visible, and they never thought to consult a doctor. The discomfort was chalked up to the ordeal, and life moved on.

Little did anyone know, a small Lego dot piece had quietly taken up residence in Norton’s sinus cavity for over 25 years. Over the years, Norton had suffered from various sinus issues and congestion, but Norton and the family had always assumed it was due to allergies. The idea that a piece of plastic was lodged in their nose all that time never crossed their minds.

A Huge Sense Of Relief

When the Lego piece finally came out, Norton immediately felt a dramatic difference. "Honestly, it felt like a plug came out, and I had a great rush of relief," Norton said. For the first time in their life, Norton was able to take a deep breath through the nose without restriction. It was a moment of unexpected liberation from a decades-old obstruction.

The story, which Norton later shared on Reddit, quickly gained attention for its bizarre and humorous nature. Many readers were surprised by how long the Lego piece had gone unnoticed and were entertained by the idea of a forgotten childhood prank coming back to resolve itself decades later. Norton has since decided to keep the tiny Lego piece as a “silly keepsake” and is even considering turning it into a piece of jewelry, perhaps as a ring—a far better place for it than up their nose.

While Norton plans to consult a doctor to ensure no further complications arise, Norton is mostly relieved and amused by the whole experience.