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Ear emergencies    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Foreign body lodged in the ear canal; Perforated eardrum; Ear trauma; Acoustic trauma

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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