An ear emergency is any injury to the outer, middle, or inner ear. It can also be an object in the ear.
Alternative Names
Foreign body lodged in the ear canal
Prevention
Never put anything in the ear canal without first consulting a physician. Never thump the head to try to correct an ear problem. Following an ear injury , avoid nose blowing and getting water in the injured ear.
Teach children not to put things in their ears. Avoid cleaning the inner ear canals altogether.