Ear Infections During Monsoon

Ear infections are a common ailment people suffer during the monsoon. These can affect any part of the ear including the inner ear, middle ear or external ear.

Symptoms of ear infections:

Whether it is the outer, middle or inner ear, some of the common symptoms affecting users are:

• There may be acute pain in the infected ear.
• There may be some discharge from the ears.
• Some people also suffer from decreased hearing. Acute infection can also cause dizziness.
• Along with ear pain some people suffer from severe headaches.
• When it comes to children, they may cry and refuse to feed and constantly tug on their ears.
• Fever can also be a sign of ear infection.

It is important to keep things in mind for preventing ear infections:

• Keep your ear clean: it is important not to put anything in your ears to clean them, as this may cause infections and injuries. It is important to wipe your outer ears with a clean cloth to avoid fungal infection while using a hairspray, swimming or if you are out in the rain.
• Clean earphones one a week to avoid infections of the ear canal.
• Avoid putting cotton in your ears: avoid putting cotton swabs in the ear as it may cause the trapping of bacteria in the ear.
• Don’t ignore a warning sign: if you are suffering from an symptoms of ear infection it is wise to get tested from an ENT specialist.

Treatment:

An ear infection may require treatment and procedures and in certain cases surgery. The common treatments for ear infections include:

• Cleaning of the Wax: if there is wax buildup in the ear which leads to infection, it may be required to go to a doctor who will clean the ear under the head light with micro instruments.
• Ear Drops: Using ear drops can also dissolve the ear wax and clean out the ear infection.