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Earache

Earache is a common problem in young children, but is not always caused by an ear infection. The nerve supply to the ear is shared with the throat and upper jaw and teeth, so problems there can also cause pain which is felt in the ear. The air-filled space behind the ear drum (the middle ear) is connected…

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Air fresheners can harm mothers and babies

19th October 2000 Air fresheners can harm mothers and babiesAir fresheners and other commonly used aerosols around the home can be damaging to mothers and young children according to UK research. Scientists at Brunel University in West London, followed 14,000 children from birth and found that frequent use of fresheners and aerosols during pregnancy and early…

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