Swimmers ear - Otitis externa
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Swimmer's Ear - Otitis Externa
Swimmer's ear, medically known as Otitis externa, is a common ear condition. It involves inflammation, infection, or irritation of the outer ear and the ear canal.
Symptoms of Otitis Externa
- Reduced hearing or complete hearing loss
- Ear pain, often worsened by pulling on the outer ear
- Ear drainage
- Itching in the ear or ear canal
This condition is particularly prevalent among young adults and teenagers. A frequent cause is swimming in polluted water; however, even well-maintained pools can lead to infection. Simply getting water trapped in the ear after a shower, especially in humid climates, can also cause swimmer’s ear. Additionally, scratching the ear or having debris inside it can lead to infection, indicating that water isn't the only culprit.
Attempts to clean earwax using cotton swabs or small objects can damage or irritate the skin of the ear canal. This is often associated with middle ear infections or upper respiratory conditions, like colds. A middle ear infection can occur if the eardrum is perforated by a fungal growth from the outer ear.
Physicians detect ear infections by examining the ear, which usually appears red and swollen both inside and outside. Treating an ear infection involves thoroughly cleaning the ear canal to remove drainage, allowing topical medications to be more effective. In severe cases, a doctor may need to aspirate the ear twice a week during the initial weeks of treatment.
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