October 08, 2017, 20:26
Inflammatory ear disease otitis is one of the most common causes of deterioration, and sometimes complete loss of hearing. Find out how to protect yourself and loved ones from this disease. Otitis is external (the skin of the auricle becomes inflamed), middle (the middle ear is affected) and internal (inflammation penetrates deeper, beyond the tympanic cavity). Most often, both children and adults are overtaken by otitis media. How to prevent it?
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Treat a runny nose
Often, otitis media develops against the background of a common cold caused by bacteria or viruses that migrate from the nose to the middle ear. That is why it is important to treat ARVI in time, to prevent complications, especially if there is a tendency to ear diseases. Learn how to blow your nose properly: gently clear each nostril in turn with your mouth open. This will reduce the pressure in the nasal cavity and reduce the chance of infection in the ear.
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Hygiene according to the rules
Remember: do not clean the ear canals with cotton swabs or any other devices. Firstly, the epidermis can be damaged, and this can cause an infection that can provoke the development of otitis media. Secondly, there are high chances of injuring the eardrum. And thirdly, the sulfur that collects in the ear is in itself a natural cleaner of the ear canal. If everything is normal, it comes out of the outer ear on its own. In the case when sulfur is released in excess, it can accumulate, harden, resulting in a sulfur plug. In this case, it is recommended to use special tools to clean the ears.
Protect your ears when swimming
Do you like to visit the pool? This pleasure often causes otitis externa. The skin of the ear canal is irritated by constant exposure to chlorinated water, making it more susceptible to germs. Use special ear drops or ear plugs when swimming.
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