In summer children spend hours in the water, from the pool or from the beach and so at the end of the day the kids can complain that their ears hurt. In many cases it can be an otitis externa, that is, an infection with inflammation of the external ear canal caused by bacteria or fungi that accumulate due to excess moisture in the ear. This type of disease is more frequent in summer and is often called pool otitis.
And, with the heat and humidity, it is facilitated that bacteria can grow out of control affecting the natural flora of the skin which is in the ear canal. The effects are immediate: severe pain in the ear when chewing, feeling full of fluid, itching, suppuration and / or fever. So it is essential to receive a professional diagnosis and apply the most appropriate treatment.
Although medicines, typically a few drops, attack bacteria we can try to relieve the pain of the child in the ear. For example, a hot towel over the child's ear or the socket paracetamol or ibuprofen will help lower inflammation and the fever if there were.
For to prevent the onset of otitis, hygiene in the ear is very important, so it is essential to keep it dry, clean. After a good bath it is important to clean, dry and observe that the ear does not facilitate the appearance of bacteria.
As always we comment the medical diagnosis is fundamental. In this case it is done by scanning the inside of the ear with an otoscope. In addition, the professional will also examine the airways, throat and assess all the symptoms that the child could have by applying the most appropriate treatment. And of course, nothing of sticks, or of own medication. It is essential to go to the specialist even if we are in any holiday destination.
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