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2. Earplug - Wikipedia

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   To protect the ears during exposure, the individual can use a head cap, ear plugs, or custom-fitted swim molds. [ 33 ] A 2003 study published in Clinical Otolaryngology found that a cotton ball saturated with petroleum jelly was more effective at keeping water out of the ear, was easier to use, and was more comfortable than wax plugs, foam ...

3. Otitis externa - Wikipedia

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   Risk factors for acute cases include swimming, minor trauma from cleaning, using hearing aids and ear plugs, and other skin problems, such as psoriasis and dermatitis. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] People with diabetes are at risk of a severe form of malignant otitis externa . [ 2 ]

4. Myringotomy - Wikipedia

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   In the absence of strong evidence, general opinion has been against the use of ear protection devices. However, protection such as cotton covered with petroleum jelly, ear plugs, or ear putty is recommended for swimming in dirty water (lakes, rivers, oceans, or non-chlorinated pools) to prevent ear infections.

5. Tympanostomy tube - Wikipedia

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   After two weeks children do not need to wear earplugs when swimming or to take other measures to prevent water from getting in their ears as there is minimal reduction in adverse effects. [1] [16] It is approximated that a child would need to wear ear plugs for 2.8 years to prevent one additional ear infection. [16]

6. From 'cultural tradition' to 'child abuse': Piercing a baby's ...

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   Dr. Alefiyah Malbari, a pediatrician at Dell Children's Medical Center, says ear piercing is generally considered to be safe for babies of any age, provided parents familiarize themselves with a ...

7. Infant and toddler safety - Wikipedia

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   Infant food safety is the identification of risky food handling practices and the prevention of illness in infants. The most simple and easiest to implement is handwashing. [10] [11] Food for young children, including formula and baby food can contain pathogens that can make the child very ill and even die. [12] [13] [11]