Can earaches be prevented?

Can earaches be prevented?

Earaches happen for lots of reasons. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing an earache:

• Protect your ears when you fly in airplanes so you don’t have barotrauma.
• Clean your ears with care. Use a swab to clean your outer ear and avoid digging into your ear canal.
• Upper respiratory infections can make your ears hurt and may cause painful ear infections. Reduce your risk of developing infections by washing your hands particularly if you’re in the habit of touching your nose, eyes and mouth. You should also avoid people who are sick.