What does 'Swimmer's Ear' mean?
It is the name given to one of the infections of the external ear canal. It is also called fungal infection of the ear. Although it is sometimes
caused by fungi, it is caused by a bacteria that is common in nature, especially in painful cases.
How can you protect yourself?
When water enters your ear, it brings fungi and bacteria with it. can also bring . Most of the time, the water returns, the ear
dries out, and bacteria and fungi do not cause problems. However, water sometimes gets trapped in the outer ear canal and softens the skin there. In a humid environment, bacteria and fungi grow, feed and can inflame the ear. Initially, congestion may be felt in the ears and itching may occur. In a short time, the external ear canal becomes swollen, clogged
and sometimes there is a milky discharge and it starts to cause a lot of pain. The pinna and front of the ear become very sensitive. When inflammation
reaches this level, medical treatment is required. This is also valid if the neck glands are swollen.
You can prevent this whole chain of events by using protective antiseptic drops when you feel water trapped in your ear.
If your ear doctor tells you that the eardrum is normal and safe. You can use your ear drops after swimming. It may be advisable to use simple alcohol drops. Alcohol absorbs water and helps dry the outer ear canal. And it can also kill bacteria and
fungi that may occur in swimmer's ear. White vinegar containing acetic acid can also be used. You can buy a dropper from the pharmacy that will hold alcohol or vinegar
and carry it in your bag.
Preventing Swimmer's Ear
If you find that water is trapped in your ear or your ear remains damp
after swimming, showering or bathing. If you feel it, tilt your head so that your ear remains up and pull your auricle up
and back to drop your drops.
Rub your ear lightly to ensure that the drops reach everywhere, then let the ear dry
Turn your ear downwards.
If your ear problem shows a recurring tendency, your ear, nose and throat physician will tell you how to protect your ears before swimming.
ATTENTION!
if If your ear is still inflamed, your eardrum is pierced or previously pierced, damaged, or if you have had an ear operation, you should consult an ear, nose and throat
physician before swimming and using ear drops.
Ears. Why Does It Itch?
Any itchy ear makes the person very uncomfortable. Sudden itching is often caused by a fungal infection.
In longer-term cases, skin inflammation, often called chronic dermatitis, is the cause of itching.
Just like dandruff on the head, dry, thin and abundant dandruff may also occur in the external ear canal, called 'seborrheic'.
It is called 'dermatitis'. Some people can prevent this situation by making changes in their diet (staying away from fatty foods, carbohydrates, chocolate, etc.). Physicians usually recommend oily or cortisone drops when ears itch. Although there is no long-term treatment, they can be kept under control
. Rarely, ear itching can also be allergic and the treatment of this condition is different.
Itchy, dandruff ears or ears where ear discharge accumulates are prone to the development of 'swimmer's ear'
. These people should be aware of using protective ear drops, especially when their ears remain wet. It is also very helpful to have their ears cleaned
before the swimming season begins.
Midflies, Flies and Foreign Objects?
There are many insects that enter the ear, Sandflies, moths and cockroaches are among them
/> comes. Midges are trapped in ear discharge and do not fly away. Larger insects cannot turn inside the ear and cannot get back out. That's why they move constantly and cause ear pain, noise and fear.
Midflies can be easily removed by washing with warm water (after washing, do not forget to drop alcohol to dry the ear and
for antiseptic purposes. ) . The first thing to do for large insects is to freeze the ear with mineral oil. The oil will block the insect's breathing holes and cause it to die. This occurs within 5 to 10
minutes. After this, you need to consult a doctor to remove the insect.
Beads, pencil tips, erasers, plastic toy parts, Dried beans are among the common foreign objects that children put into their
ears. Removing them is a very delicate task and must be done by an ear, nose
throat physician.
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