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    Otitis: How To Treat Ear Infections
    Otitis: How To Treat Ear Infections
    Otitis: How To Treat Ear Infections
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    Otitis: How To Treat Ear Infections

    By Silvia Bas

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    While you have an ear infection, you'll want to avoid flying and swimming. If your ear is releasing discharge, refrain from using earplugs and ask your doctor if it is okay to wear your hearing aid. You should never insert an object into your ear canal. Not only can it damage the delicate structure of the middle ear but it can also introduce bacteria that will exacerbate an existing condition.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSilvia Bas
    Release dateMay 10, 2017
    ISBN9788826089140
    Otitis: How To Treat Ear Infections

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      Otitis - Silvia Bas

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Chapter 1

      Dealing With Otitis

      Inflammation is your ear's response to an irritant. Inflammation is your body's attempt to remove or heal the cause of irritation. The most common irritants for ears are bacteria, viruses, mucus and skin conditions.    

      Types  

      Acute inflammation lasts only a few days and heals on its own. Acute inflammation may occur if you have a pimple, insect bite, sunburn or eczema on your ear lobe.

      Long-lasting, chronic inflammation doesn't always respond to medical treatment. Chronic eustachian tube dysfunction is caused by chronic inflammation. Sinus drainage irritates tissues in your middle ear. Inflammation traps fluid and mucus, eventually causing an infection or ear drum damage.     Identification  

      Pain sometimes accompanies inflammation of the ear. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, pain resulting from inflammation is common with outer ear infections. When water gets trapped in your ear canal, bacteria can spread causing inflammation and pain.          

      Effects  

      Inner ear inflammation can occur following a viral infection such as a flu or upper respiratory infection. The virus irritates the inner ear, swelling your balance organs. Dizziness with or without pain is the most common symptom of inner ear inflammation.     Prevention/Warning

      According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, ear inflammation can be inflicted by using cotton swabs. Avoid sticking anything into your ear canals. Report any dizziness to your physician. Inner ear inflammation—left untreated—can cause irreversible damage to your hearing and balance organs.

      Diagnosing the Problem  

      According to the Mayo Clinic, swimmer's ear can occur when bacteria gets in your ear canal from a swimming pool, lake, or ocean. You can also get swimmer's ear by putting a contaminated object in your ear or even by just a scratch in the canal. It's important to know that swimmer's ear is not limited to swimmers--anyone can develop this condition. Do not hesitate to have your ear examined by your physician. Postponing treatment will put you at risk for developing serious complications. Symptoms of an ear infection are itching and redness in the canal, discomfort or pain, or an odorless fluid draining from your ear. Signs that the infection has progressed are excess fluid drainage, pus, worsening pain, a feeling of pressure and difficulty hearing.    

      Treating an Ear Infection  

      For swimmer's ear, the Mayo Clinic recommends keeping your ears clean and free of debris---such as sand from the beach or dirt from your garden.

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