Did you know that otitis externa is one of the clinical manifestations with the highest incidence in the population, especially during the summer? Since HLA San Carlos they explain what this infection is and how to take care of our ears especially during the summer months.
It mainly affects the children population
From the hospital they explain to us that, "otitis externa is the inflammatory condition of the skin of the external auditory canal (CAE), and it usually has a bacterial infectious origin although there are also other causes that originate it such as mycosis (fungi), traumatic causes (scratching), eczema, psoriasis and other dermatitis. "
Also known as swimming pool otitis, due to its relationship with overexposure to water and excess moisture in the ear canal, its incidence increases in the summer season, affecting mainly the infant population.
According to Dr. Federico De Grado, otolaryngologist at HLA San Carlos hospital: "In addition to exposure to water, there are other factors that favor external otitis, such as the abundance of earwax (plugs), the greater depth of the ear canal, as stenosis or narrowness of it. "
Symptoms of otitis externa
From HLA San Carlos they explain that, "otitis is, generally, a disease of rapid onset, less than 48 hours, and its main symptoms is otalgia, or intense and continuous ear pain, which radiates to the jaw, head and even to the pharynx. " In addition, they add, "the pain is aggravated by the manipulation and pressure of the cartilage of the atrial pavilion and the movements of the jaw, sometimes making chewing difficult and sometimes otalgia can be accompanied by fever and suppuration."
If the inflammatory edema is very important it can cause partial loss of hearing due to the occlusion of the resulting auditory canal.
More effective treatment
And what is the most effective treatment? According to Dr. De Grado, "the treatment consists of the administration of antibiotics in general, anti-inflammatory, sometimes corticosteroids and application of ear drops." In addition, the otolaryngologist says that "we must also avoid the favoring factors such as the entry of water during the process and avoid manipulating the area."
As preventive measures in patients with recurrent external otitis, it is recommended to avoid the entrance of water in the ears by means of orthopedic plugs, neoprene bands or bathing caps, avoid the manipulation of the ears such as excessive washing and scraping, as well as the treatment of the dermatitis of the ear canal that may affect the outer ear.
Contact Hospital San Carlos Grupo HLA
| Nancy Street, 3-5 View in Google Maps | |
| (966) 470 162 | |
| Only by appointment: 965 17 47 37 | |
| Appointment by Whatsapp: 679144005 | |
| From Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 20 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m. (General medicine and nursing). Emergencies in Hospital San Carlos Dénia. | |
| grupohla.com | |
| hospitalsancarlos.es | |
| HLAGHospital Group | |
| "Salud" |
