INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the accessory doesn't show up as an pairing option, it may be because it's no longer in pairing mode. Sometimes the accessory will automatically turn off if it takes too long to pair with your iPhone. Try restarting the accessory and putting it back into pairing mode. If you can see the accessory as an option on your iPhone but can't get the accessory to work, you can make your iPhone "forget" the accessory so you can pair it again. To do this:  Open your iPhone's Settings. Tap Bluetooth. Tap the blue "i" in a circle next to the accessory's name. Tap Forget This Device. Tap the back button. Restart the accessory and put it into pairing mode. Select the accessory on your iPhone to pair with it. On the other hand, your iPhone may be the reason why you cannot pair with the Bluetooth device. Open the Control Center and tap the Bluetooth icon to turn Bluetooth off, and then again to turn it back on. If that doesn't help, try restarting your iPhone and then attempting to pair again. If you haven't updated your iPhone's operating system in a while, you may need to do so to use the accessory you're trying to pair with. Plug your iPhone into a power source, connect to Wi-Fi, and then check out How to Update iOS to proceed.

SUMMARY: Restart the Bluetooth accessory. Unpair the Bluetooth device and reconnect. Restart Bluetooth on your iPhone. Upgrade to the latest version of iOS.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can clean the outside of your ear canal with a cloth or paper tissue. This may help remove discharge or any wax that has worked its way outside of your inner ear.  Use a soft cloth to wipe around the outside of your ear and on your outer ear canal. If you like, you can wet the cloth slightly with warm water.  Wrap a paper tissue around your finger and gently wipe your outer ear and outer ear canal with the tissue. For those people with minimal to moderate amounts of earwax, use an over the counter wax removal preparation. This can help clear any impacted wax.  Most over the counter drops are mineral oil and peroxide solutions.  The hydrogen peroxide will not dissolve your wax, but help it move through the ear canal. When using hydrogen peroxide, lie on your bed with your head to its side and a towel placed under your head. Pour (or use a rubber bulb) a small amount of H2O2 into the ear. The ear will start to feel warm and you will begin to hear a bubbling sound. This is normal. Roll your ear over onto the towel to let the peroxide drain out. Repeat on other side. If you have any ear discharge consult a doctor immediately. Make sure to follow the package instructions for using the products to help ensure you don’t cause further problems. If you have an eardrum perforation or suspect that you may, do not use an over the counter preparation. The symptoms of a perforated eardrum include bloody or pus-filled discharge from your ear, hearing loss, or a ringing sound in your ear.  You can purchase over the counter earwax removal drops at most pharmacies and some large retailers. Cerumenolytics (peroxide & mineral oil) can lead to complications including allergic reactions,  otitis externa, transient hearing loss, and dizziness. In addition to over-the-counter wax treatments, you can also use simple household oils or glycerin drops to relieve wax plugs. These treatments soften ear wax, making it easier to clear out of your ear canal.  You can use baby or mineral oils as a treatment. Place one drop of baby or mineral oil in each ear and let it sit for a few minutes before allowing it to drain out.  You may also try olive oil. However, one study found that water was more effective at removing ear wax than olive oil.  There are no studies about how often its helpful to use oil or glycerin drops, but no more than a few times a week should be fine. Irrigating, sometimes called “syringing,” is one of the most common methods of removing wax plugs from the ears. Try washing your ear by irrigation if you have large amounts or stubborn ear wax.  You’ll need a medical syringe to use this method, which you can buy at most pharmacies.  Fill the syringe with body temperature water. Using cooler or warmer water may cause dizziness or vertigo.  Hold your head upright and gently pull the outside of your ear upward to straighten your ear canal.  Inject a small stream of water into your ear canal by where the wax plug is located.  Tilt your head to drain the water.  You may need to perform an irrigation several times in order to clear away the impaction.  One study showed that injecting a small amount of water or oil into your ear before irrigation may help remove the wax more quickly.  Never use a water jet device designed for teeth to irrigate your ears! You can purchase a suction device or vacuum to remove earwax. Although studies show that this treatment is ineffective, you may find it works for you. You can get earwax suction devices at many pharmacies or large retailers. Once you’ve removed your ear wax, it’s important to dry your ear thoroughly. This can help ensure that you don’t get an infection or experience other problems.  You can use a few drops of rubbing alcohol to dry out your ear.  A hair dryer set to low can also help dry out your ear. Understand that every person needs a certain amount of wax to help prevent ear infections. Avoid cleaning your ears too often or using instruments such as cotton swabs to help keep a healthy amount of wax in your ears.  Only clean your ears as often as you feel they require it. If you notice you need to clean your ears daily or excess discharge, see your doctor.  Using instruments such as cotton swabs or hair pins can force wax into your ear instead of removing it, and may cause infection or other problems.  Using instruments can also perforate your ear drum and lead to infection or hearing loss. If you can’t remove your wax at home or experience other problems such as severe hearing loss, talk to your doctor about your different treatment options for wax plugs. This can help ensure that you get the most effective, least invasive, and most painless treatment for your impacted cerumen. Your doctor may recommend professional treatments or options that you can use at home, including drops and irrigation.

SUMMARY: Wipe the outside of your ear. Apply an over the counter eardrops to remove wax. Try oil or glycerin drops to soften wax. Irrigate wax plugs. Vacuum your ear canals. Dry out your ear. Avoid cleaning too often or with instruments. Talk to your doctor about professional treatment options.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the most common signs of ear mite infection is the scratching of the affected ear. This ear scratching is because ear mites can cause considerable irritation. The rabbit may scratch his ears with his paw or rub his ears on the ground.  Your rabbit may also shake his head or hold his ear over to one side. Your rabbit’s ears may have reddened or inflamed skin. Irritation from the feces and saliva of the mite causes extreme itchiness, and the rabbit scratches and traumatizes the ear. A severe infection due to ear mites is characterized by distinctive yellow-gray debris and scale that builds up and fills the ear canal. This debris and discharge is tightly adhered to the skin. Attempting to remove the debris causes pain.  Forcible removal tends to peel away the top layer of skin with the discharge leaving a large ulcer behind. Typically in the early stages of infection, close inspection may show scales of skin tightly stuck to the ear canal. If ear mites are left untreated, the weight of the collected debris inside the ear can cause it to drop. The rabbit may develop secondary bacterial infections where the skin is damaged, and infection may spread inwards into the middle and inner ear causing poor balance and a head tilt.

SUMMARY:
Watch for ear scratching. Look for discharge from the ear. Monitor for drooping ears.