Infection prevention

Hi all :)

I would love some tips from you, I have had surgery twice (CWU then CWD) on my left ear, and I am still getting infections periodically (like one a year). Do you have any tips on what to do or not to do? I use cotton wool and Vaseline in the shower, but is there anything else I could try? For example should I avoid AirPods etc. Really want to get to a good place-- my doc says a lot of it just comes down to Eustachian tube dysfunction, but would try anything to at least know I am doing all I can. Thanks so much all, this page really helps me❤️❤️