Many cases of mastoiditis are unavoidable. However, preventing ear infections by keeping the ears clean and dry and keeping children away from second-hand smoke are useful measures. If a person develops an ear infection, seeking prompt treatment to clear up the infection can prevent it from spreading to the mastoid bone.

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