This study is a series of accidents involving foreign bodies, which are a major cause of emergency care services. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and delineate the epidemiological profile of these accidents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective study of 89 patients with diagnosis of foreign body in the nose, ear, larynx, and Oropharynx treated at the Service of Otolaryngology, Sao Jose do Avai Hospital in two years. We analyzed the following variables: gender, age, nature of foreign body, the time interval between insertion and removal, location and orientation. RESULTS: Of 89 cases of ENT foreign bodies were found 31 nostril (34.8%), 35 ears (39.3%), 22 Oropharynx and larynx (24.7%). The foreign body was the most frequent fish bone (21%) and the age group most affected was the 2-6 years of age. The male was the most prevalent (71.9%) together with the foreign ear (39.3%). As the management of patients with CE in our service was quick, in most cases, done by an otolaryngologist with use of any suitable material found no serious complication. CONCLUSION: Foreign bodies should be removed early and by a qualified professional in order to reduce complications. Due to the importance of this type of accident prevention measures must be adopted.