EAR, NOSE, THROAT, TEETH 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 advise.
	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 atleast 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. Eat plenty of crunchy fresh vegetables and fruit. In case of irregular, sharp, broken teeth, contact your dentist. Do not apply medicine without consulting your doctor. In case of tooth ache, gum bleeding, ulcers of the gum and cheek, white patches, etc., consult your dentist. Dental check every six months; especially for growing children is essential.