A mother of two was surprised when doctors removed a wad of adhesive tape from her nose that had been lodged there for 35 years. Candela Reybaud, who has no recollection of how the tape got into her nose, suspects it may have been left behind during a medical procedure when she was a newborn experiencing respiratory distress.
Living with a partially blocked nostril her whole life, Candela never realized the issue until the tape was removed. Having difficulty breathing through her nose, she adapted to breathing through her mouth, especially during physical activity and sleep, without paying much attention to it.
The discovery of the tape came about when Candela experienced severe sinusitis a year ago, which resurfaced recently with intense pain in her right cheek. After medical examinations and a CT scan, doctors identified and successfully removed the foreign object, which turned out to be a folded and rolled-up piece of adhesive tape.
The unusual finding left both Candela and the medical team puzzled about its origin, leading them to speculate that it might have been inadvertently left in her nose during a neonatal medical procedure. Since the removal, Candela has experienced immediate improvement in her breathing, with the swelling gradually subsiding.
Sharing her experience on social media, Candela has garnered widespread support and emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention for symptoms that may seem normal but could indicate underlying issues. She hopes her story will encourage others to address persistent health concerns promptly.