The ear is a very sensitive organ and can injure easily if improperly examined. Avoid pulling, pushing, or generally being rough with the patient you are examining. This can calm your patient and minimize the risk of injury from sudden movements. Ask your patient if the pressure is acceptable to them. For example, "Is the pressure I'm using ok, Mr. Neumaier? Let me know if you have any discomfort." Turn the otoscope's light on and hold your otoscope "upside down" between your thumb and pointer finger like a pen or pencil. Place the back of your hand along the person's cheek so that otoscope is steady and braced. While the position may feel awkward at first, it soon will feel natural. Use your dominant hand to examine both ears. Your stabilizing hand acts a protecting lever if the person suddenly moves the head. Use your opposite hand to gently pull the outer ear up and back on patients older than 12 months. Straightening your patient's ear canal can make it easier to examine the ears. Pull the outer ear down for babies and children younger than 3 years old. Grasp the ear at the 10 o'clock position when examining the right ear and the 2 o'clock position for the left.

Summary: Be gentle with the patient. Handle the otoscope properly. Straighten the ear canal.

Arguably the most obvious way of showing love is through words of affirmation. This can range from anything from a simple "I love you" to a more elaborate passage about all the things you admire about the person you love. This applies to love in friendships as much as romantic arrangements. Often, saying "I love you" says more than most anything else, if only for the fact that people have placed so much emphasis on those three words. Touch can be used to a wide variety of positive effects. While the benefits would seem most apparent in a romantic connection, love may be demonstrated in all types of love. Depending on the type of connection you have with someone you love, physical affection may come naturally, and it may be reciprocated in turn. Physical touch feels good, and helps promote good feelings between the both of you. Kissing and cuddling are best suited to show romantic love. A handshake or a hug can demonstrate platonic love. Sometimes, doing chores or helping out around the house will show someone that you care and love them. Even if it's out of your way, take some time to do the thing that your loved one hates doing all the time. They'll be sure to appreciate it.For example, if your loved one is very busy and don't have time to wash the dishes, consider doing them to ease their workload. When people first begin to love, they rarely consider the long-term ramifications. It can feel amazing to love someone at first, but the greatest rewards come from a lot of persistence and effort from both sides. Once you have a strong relationship, don't get lazy; feed it every day. Whether that's through repeating the steps or exploring new ways, making love last is very important. If love was thought to be short-lived, it would never feel as powerful as it does. Put your loved one's needs ahead of your own from time to time to keep your love consistent.

Summary: Express your love in words. Use physical touch to your advantage. Perform acts of service for your loved one. Make it last.

You want the dough to be about 1/8" (3 mm) thick after you finish. 5 cm) of space around them. Reserve any remaining sugar to use in the filling.

Summary: Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle flour on some wax paper or a work surface. Roll the dough onto the surface using a rolling pin. Cut the dough into circles using a round cookie cutter that is about 1-1/2" (4 cm) in diameter. Gather the scrap dough and roll it out again, cutting out as many additional cookies as possible. Place the cookies on the baking sheet with 1" (2. Sprinkle the cookies with granulated sugar. Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, until they are just starting to turn brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the stovetop. Use a spatula to loosen them from the parchment paper and transfer them onto wire racks until they have completely cooled.

Visiting a doctor is always recommended in order to prevent complications and identify underlying causes. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call a doctor and arrange an appointment, preferably within 24 hours. Fluid draining from your ear (especially if smelly, bloody, or pus-like) Fever An increase in pain or redness on the skin behind your ear Severe dizziness Facial weakness Buzzing or other noise in your ears Patients with diabetes, especially older patients or patients with severe ear pain, are at-risk for more serious infection and should visit a doctor urgently. Ask to be referred to an otolaryngologist (ear and throat doctor). Avoid swimming or putting your head underwater. While showering, place cotton balls loosely in your ears to prevent water from entering them. Do not attempt to dry out your ears using cotton or any other object. Cotton swabs increase the risk of infection, and are particularly dangerous when the ear is already infected. You can use an electric heating pad set to low, or a warm, dry towel. Hold over your ear for a few minutes to relieve pain. You may notice some drainage as earwax melts. To create a dry, warm compress, microwave a wet washcloth, then seal it in a zip-locked bag. You can wrap a second, dry towel over the bag for more comfort. To avoid burning, do not apply the compress to children, or to a sleeping person. Over-the-counter NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can reduce pain if you are experiencing significant discomfort.
Summary: Visit a doctor, especially for serious symptoms. Keep your ear dry. Apply a dry, warm compress to ease pain. Take pain medication if necessary.