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EAR, NOSE, THROAT, TEETH, EYE CARE

I. Ears

 *   Have periodic examination of your ears, especially if you notice your hearing decreasing.

 *   Do not put drops, oil, etc. in your ears without doctor’s advice.

 *   Do not clean the ears with pins, keys, pens, etc.

 *   Do not remove foreign objects from the ear without a doctor’s assistance.

 *   Do not unnecessarily- clean ears after bath with ear buds, etc.

 *   Loud noises are harmful for the ears.

 *   Do not slap children / others on the ears.

 *   Do not allow dirty water to enter into the ears.

 *   In all cases of ear ache, ringing in the ears, discharge from the ears, giddiness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting etc.- immediately consult your doctor.

II. Nose

 *   Do not squeeze a boil or pimple around the area of the nose.

 *   Do not try and remove a foreign object from the nasal passage without a doctor’s assistance.

 *   Do not unnecessarily pick the nose or blow the nose vigorously.

 *   Avoid unnecessary misuse of nasal drops inhalers, etc. without a doctor’s approval.

 *   Consult your doctor immediately in case of injury and breathing difficulty.

III. Throat

 *   Avoid the use of irritants to the throat such as smoking, chewing tobacco / paan, etc.

 *   Avoid putting coins, marbles, pins, etc. in the mouth.

 *   Do not shout, scream etc. this causes hoarseness. In cases of hoarseness - rest the throat without misuse till hoarseness passes. If hoarseness persists for more than 7 days, consult your doctor.

 *   Avoid eating excessively cold/hot spicy foods.

 *   Avoid talking when food/water is in the mouth.

 *   Eat food calmly- avoid hurry.

 *   In case of glandular swelling in the neck, consult your doctor.

IV. Teeth

 *   Brush your teeth once / twice a day prior to sleeping using a medium tooth brush.

 *   Massage your gums once a day with your finger for one minute.

 *   Avoid using abrasive tooth powders, salt, tobacco, etc. for cleaning the teeth.

 *   Avoid use of any other person’s tooth brush.

 *   Change your tooth brush at least once every 90 days.

 *   Use dental floss for removing food particles; avoid the use of pins, etc.

 *   Do not smoke, use tobacco, chew gum, eat chocolate, candy etc.

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