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All about ear infections - Online interview

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"[To reduce the risk of an ear infection] avoid cotton buds because although we think they clean the ear, often they cause micro-scratches in the skin and the oils of the ear canal and actually predispose ear infections." Have you heard? There are numerous reasons why ear infections occur! Esteemed consultant paediatric ENT surgeon Mr Christopher Pepper, who sees patients from infancy up to teenage years in London, shares his expertise on the causes, types, treatment options, and much more! 00:00 What are the main causes of ear infections? 01:13 What are the associated risk factors? 01:46 Are ear infections avoidable? If so, how? 03:05 What is the most effective treatment option for ear infections? 03:52 When is an ear infection considered to be a medical emergency? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Pepper, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/christopher-pepper ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh