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Should a 20 month old be kept out of the wind with a ruptured ear drum? anything else other than cigarette smoke and loud noises to beware of?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No special care: The kid will heal under treatment regardless of exposure to wind. Smoke, fumes, fragrances, and dust all increase frequency of ear infections in infants.
Answered 4/4/2013
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Anything that hurts: If your child is ok in most situations there is little holding him/her back from anything. Cigarette smoke is always best to avoid regardless of ear drum status. I would also avoid water entering the ear and following with an otolaryngologist (ent).
Answered 10/15/2013
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