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'''Jewelry Aspiration''' is when one inhales their adornments.


An '''anti-tragus piercing''' is an [[Ear piercing|ear piercing]] done through the ridge of [[Cartilage|cartilage]] immediately above the earlobe (and "across from" the [[Tragus (page does not exist)|tragus]]). To many people's surprise, it is also one of the most painful piercings!
== Cause ==
If jewelry is loose in places such as the lip, nose, or mouth and opens accidentally, the wearer may may aspirate (breathe in) the jewelry and/or the bead. If this happens, they should seek medical attention immediately.


You can find lots more pictures of anti-tragus piercings [http://www.bmezine.com/pierce/01-ear/atrag001.html here on BME].
Risk can be lessened by making sure the jewelry beads are properly affixed.


== Related Risks ==
== See also ==
* [[Bell's Palsy]]
* [[Nostril piercing|nostril piercing]]
* [[Cartilage Swelling]]
* [[Septum piercing|septum piercing]]
* [[Ear Collapse]]
* [[Tongue piercing|tongue piercing]]
* [[Loss of Hearing]]
* [[Tongue web piercing|tongue web piercing]]
* [[Rejection]]
* [[Shallow Industrial|Shallow Cartilage Piercing]]

Latest revision as of 06:21, 17 September 2023

Jewelry Aspiration is when one inhales their adornments.

Cause

If jewelry is loose in places such as the lip, nose, or mouth and opens accidentally, the wearer may may aspirate (breathe in) the jewelry and/or the bead. If this happens, they should seek medical attention immediately.

Risk can be lessened by making sure the jewelry beads are properly affixed.

See also

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