Swimmer's ear or otitis, common illness during the summer holidays

During the vacation period, prevents water from the pool or beach from entering the ear, to prevent what is called "the ear swimmer "or otitis externa characterized by a bacterial infection.

In a statement, the otolaryngologist attached to the specialized hospital of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (19459003) IMSS ) Jalisco Roberto Fierro Rizo, urged to prevent this condition during these holidays

"The combination of the pool or the beach, the water in between, and also if I have the habit of scratching the l & # 39; 39; ear or insert external objects, I will suffer after 24 or 48 hours. It's a situation He is fast forward, he does not sleep, it is a very important pain, the water must be prevented from entering the ear "he said.

He explains that it is a question of an infection of the external auditory canal of you is caused by the accumulation of water remaining in the ear after swimming, since the humidity favors the colonization and the proliferation of bacteria [19659005]

Failure to be present in a timely manner indicates that symptoms may increase at first there is itching in the ear canal, redness in the area, discomfort to the touch. ear or remove it and a discharge usually odorless. Rizo Fierro said that when the problem increases without attention, there is usually fever, more intense itching, increased pain, excessive secretion of fluid and oozing, a feeling of oppression due to swelling and deafness

. In more serious cases, he said, there may be intense pain covering the face and / or neck, total obstruction of the ear canal, swollen lymph nodes, and increased temperature under these conditions. It is necessary to go to an emergency department to manage the symptomatology.

He mentioned that it is necessary that, under medical supervision, the patient receives antibiotic treatment to control and alleviate the infection and proliferation of bacteria [19659007] even with moderate symptoms .

During this vacation, the otolaryngologist recommended monitoring children to prevent external objects from getting into their ears or lodging insects. Still before symptomatology slight insistence must consult the doctor .

"You sleep, and the insect enters, looking for a corner, and in children it is common to have things, which can also lead to serious infections," he said. said.

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