- Lie on one side
2. Pull the ear back and insert the drops into the ear
3. Massage the front of your ear for 30 seconds
4. Stay still for 5 minutes
5. Avoid cotton wool buds
6. Avoid getting water in ears. Use cotton smeared with Vaseline when showering
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Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the hospital campus. For advice and support in quitting, contact your GP or the free NHS stop smoking helpline on 0800 169 0 169.
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