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Ear infection

2021-04-19 09:16:43
My mother had ear infection for which she is under medication..are ear protectors safe for use to protect the ears while taking a shower
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Yes maam but they should be water tight, meaning they should be so fitted that not even a drop of water enters the ear

Answered2021-04-19 09:30:40

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