In recent years, with the continuous improvement of the living standards of Chinese residents, swimming has become an important way for many people to cool off and exercise in summer. However, while enjoying the pleasure of swimming, we should also be aware of the health problems that swimming can bring. This article will unravel the potential causes of ear pain after swimming and remind you how to prevent it.
First, we want to understand the possible causes of ear pain after swimming. In general, this is mainly due to otitis externa. Otitis externa refers to the inflammation of the external auditory canal** and mucous membranes, and common symptoms include ear pain, ear canal itching, and increased earwax. When swimming, bacteria, viruses, or other contaminants in the water can enter the external ear canal and cause infection. In addition, irritation of the external auditory canal** and poor dryness of the ear canal may also induce inflammation.
So, how to prevent and cope with ear pain after swimming?Here are a few suggestions for your reference:
Clean your ears before and after swimming. Before swimming, you can use a cotton swab dipped in an appropriate amount of earwax softener to gently clean the external ear canal. After swimming, dry your ear canal with a clean cotton swab or paper towel to avoid standing water.
Keep the external auditory canal dry. After each swim, you can use a hair dryer to dry your ear canal at a low temperature to avoid humid conditions. Also, avoid sleeping with wet hair to prevent bacteria from growing.
Avoid prolonged immersion in water. Prolonged immersion can easily lead to damage to the external auditory canal** and increase the risk of infection. It is recommended that the swimming time should not be too long each time, and pay attention to the water quality of the swimming place.
Keep your ears warm. When swimming in winter or cold water, you should take measures to keep your ears warm to avoid cold stimulation to induce otitis externa.
If you have symptoms, see your doctor promptly. If you have symptoms such as ear pain and itching after swimming, you should see a doctor as soon as possible and follow your doctor's advice**.
In conclusion, swimming is a sport that is good for physical and mental health, but while we enjoy swimming, we should also be aware of the potential health risks. Only by doing a good job of prevention can you ensure safety and comfort during swimming. Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information and I wish you a happy swim and good health!Harbin Dongzhu Medical Equipment Distribution *** specializes in the production of such related products, and you can consult if you have a demand.