Ear emergencies
Alternative names:
foreign body lodged in the ear canal
Prevention:
- Never put anything in the ear canal without first consulting
a physician.
- Never thump the head to try to correct an ear problem.
- Following an ear injury,
avoid nose blowing and getting water in the injured ear.
- Teach children not to put things in their ears.
- Avoid cleaning the inner ear canals altogether.
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