How to prevent outer ear infections.

[TIPS] How to prevent outer ear infections. All children at risk of external ear infections, especially if they are fond of swimming and diving in the water. Outer ear infection or acute otitis externa is also commonly called swimmer's ear.

In accordance with its name, swimmer's ear is the most widely suffered by many people who move in the water, like a swimmer. These infections occur because of water trapped in the ear canal is mixed with wax, so that the ear canal becomes wet and humid. These conditions increase the chance of bacterial growth.

According to the latest data Centers for Disease Control (CDC) United States, from 1,000 people, 8.1 people went to the doctor because of swimmer's ear. Each year, these infections spend funds up to 500 million U.S. dollars.

There are several ways to minimize the risk of outer ear infections. Here are five ways among others:

1. When swimming, try to prevent water into the ear by wearing earplugs. Some chain stores also sell sports special earplugs for swimmers.

2. Immediately dry the ear after bathing or swimming. To remove the water from the ear canal, tilt the head with the ear facing down position. While doing this, canine ear lobe in the opposite direction to dry the water.

3. If you feel there is still water in the ear, you should use a hair dryer (blow dryer) to push air into the ear canal. Put a hair dryer on lowest heat position and keep your distance so as not to get too close.

4. Do not try to clean the ear wax (ear wax) because its function is to protect the middle ear. If you feel wax has accumulated, should be used as drops of baby oil twice a day. In a few days going out on my own filth.

5. Ear canal and eardrum is a sensitive organ. Only by scraping with a cotton swab, pin, or a rolled up tissue paper, can make the ears hurt.

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source : health.kompas.com