What Is an Ear Infection?
8. Prevention
One way to help prevent ear infections is to help prevent the illnesses that can lead to an ear infection developing. This includes maintaining good hygiene standards such as washing your hands regularly and covering your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. Children should also be taught these hygiene standards.
It can also help to avoid being in areas where there is a lot of smoke, and avoid exposing children to cigarette smoke. Antihistamines can also help treat allergies, and this can also help prevent ear infections. For babies, breastfeeding will help to give then the nutrients and antibodies that they need to strengthen their immune system.
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