This is an infection of the ear canal due to a bacteria or fungus. It happens when water gets into the ears and becomes trapped inside. Water has a tendency of removing the ear wax which serves as protection and it also cause the skin to macerate. This leads to growth of bacteria and fungus which leads to the signs and symptoms seen in otitis externa. Another means is by damage to the skin in the ear canal which usually happens after cleaning with cotton buds, hair clips, and the like. The damaged skin becomes the breeding ground for fungus and bacteria. other causes include scratching the skin in ear canal or excessively dry skin in the canal which can easily break and get infected. Otitis externa is commonly seen during the summer months. Swimming is a common activity during this season. A person with this condition usually encounters earache following a swimming episode that’s why this condition is also known as swimmer’s ear. The pain becomes during chewing and ipon traction of the pinna. Aside from the pain there is also itchiness in the area and sometimes there is swelling accompanied by reddening of the ear canal. Hearing can be temporarily affected because of the swelling. Ear discharge may or may not be present. The patient should be given ear drops containing antibiotic to combat infection as well as steroids for the inflammation. If the condition is severe oral medications are advisable to be taken for 7 to 10 days. The ears should be kept dry all the time to prevent this condition from occurring. |
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