Ear itching is an unpleasant condition that bothers many of us. Especially in the summer months, with the effect of the heat, there is an increase in excessive sweating and, as a result, the feeling of itching. The external ear canal has a very sensitive structure. If we irritate it by scratching and then go into the pool or the sea, we will prepare the ground for a serious external ear canal
infection.
Increasing ear itching, It sometimes causes discomfort, and sometimes the ears get itchy with the first object they come across. The feeling, which was initially expressed as a pleasant itch, gradually turns into an earache
and may even have consequences such as inflammatory discharge from the ear and loss of hearing.
The cerumen (earwax) produced by our ear to defend itself is removed with cotton swabs. If it is cleaned frequently and violently, the itching sensation may increase due to abnormal dryness in the external ear canal and contact with such foreign bodies. One of the most common causes of ear itching is allergies.
Ear itching is common in people who have diseases such as eczema or fungus elsewhere on their body, or are allergic to food or any other substance.
The external auditory canal is not structurally straight. The distance up to the eardrum forms an elbow, and thus, a fungal infection settled in the ear, foreign body particles, dirt swollen with water and pushed inside with ear cleaning
cotton will not be easily removed without intervention. Especially fungal
infections are extremely stubborn and easy to transmit. A fungal infection may settle in the external ear canal from crowded pools where the necessary precautions are not taken
. Treatment of fungus located in the external ear canal is quite difficult. It may require combating itching and long-term dressing. It is necessary to keep the external
ear canal dry.
Precautions that can be taken for ear itching and external ear canal infections:
Do not scratch your ears, consult a doctor if you cannot combat the itching sensation
Prefer swimming in the sea, especially in summer, instead of crowded pools.
Clean your ears with cotton swabs only to remove wetness after bathing and do not use them more than once a week.
A Stay away from foods that you know cause allergies (such as tomatoes, chocolate, fried foods).
Be careful not to get water, especially soapy and shampoo, into your ears while taking a bath.
If possible, use earplugs when entering the pool or the sea.
15 minutes after opening. Do not reuse ear drops that have expired.
If you have scratched your ear, do not come into contact with water afterwards.
Some diseases that reduce body resistance may predispose to ear infections. (such as diabetes) In these
cases, the underlying main disease must be checked as well. It needs to be taken under control.
Ear itching, which seems simple, can make life miserable for many of us. Precautions to be taken and a little will
are enough to get out of this situation. We should pay attention to our ear care, especially in the summer months, before it causes dangerous consequences and requires serious treatments. Remember, the feeling of itching is a perception that increases as you get more
. So, the more you scratch, the more your ear will itch.
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