Monsoon health tips: How to take care of your ears during rainy season
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- 16 Jun 2022
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While long heatwaves continue, this year’s monsoon is eagerly awaited in many parts of the country. While rain is said to bring relief from the scorching heat, it also increases the risk of microbial infections. Fungal infections are common in the monsoons and can affect the ears as well as the skin and eyes. The contaminated rainwater can get into the ears and cause fungal infections.
“Too much moisture can be a breeding ground for bacteria that cause fungal infections. Ear debris and earplug bruising can also leave you vulnerable to ear infections, Apollo Spectra specialist Ankit Jain told HT Digital.
Causes of Ear Infections
dr Jain says the other causes of infection can be due to the common cold or flu, and even allergies. “In addition, bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae are factors behind bacterial ear infections. Although cases of bacterial infection occur year-round, there is a steep increase during the rainy season,” says the expert.
Symptoms of ear infections in the rainy season
Clogged ears, irritation, swelling, itching, earache, decreased hearing, watery discharge, dizziness, severe headache and even fever are some of the symptoms of ear infections.
Tips for caring for your ears during the rainy season.
· Contact a doctor immediately for medication and ear drops, as well as ear cleaning.
· Keep ears clean and dry after showering. Avoid using earplugs to remove earwax.
· Avoid cold and sour foods during the rainy season. If you have a sore throat, drinking tea, coffee, or soup will reduce your risk of ear infections.
· Opt for saltwater gargling as this would prevent any type of sore throat.
· Try to clean the outer part of the ear with a clean cloth after showering.
· Be sure to clean the earphones with a disinfectant. This would prevent infection of the ear canal.
· Consult a doctor the moment you feel pain or discomfort of any kind.
· Use ear drops only as recommended by your doctor and avoid self-medication.
· Gargle with warm salt water to keep a sore throat at bay. Read More...
