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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : August 12, 2021 12:07 PM IST
And each of these things is thought to be crucial to providing universal health care. But unfortunately, today’s generation does not acknowledge the importance of ear hygiene and hearing.
The monsoon brings relief from the scorching summer heat and makes everything around bright and beautiful. However, it is also the season when many people complain of bacterial and fungal infections. The rapid increase in humidity makes it a perfect condition for bacteria and fungus to thrive. They can affect various parts of the ear like the inner ear, middle ear and the external ear. The infection in the ear can also be caused by flu or cold and allergies. Often, at times, these conditions cause swelling and congestion in the middle ear and nasal passage. As the accumulation of fluid increases in the middle ear, infection occurs. The incidences of ear infections can increase six to ten times during the monsoon season.
One of the most common causes of bacterial infection in the ear is throat infection. Exposure to rain may cause bacterial throat infection which can quickly spread out to the Eustachian tube. This tube connects the throat to the ear. Fungal infection, on the other hand, can spread through external sources or grow in the ear. When the weather is humid, fungus grows on clothes or surfaces, which can spread from the fingers to the ears. Fungus growth is also enhanced by the humid weather when there is earwax or dead skin present in the ear.
Symptoms of ear infections depend on the type of infection. Here we list the symptoms of bacterial and fungal infections.
Be alert to these symptoms of bacterial ear infection.
The following are the symptoms of fungal ear infections.
Here's a look at some of the most effective ways to keep ear infections at bay during the rainy season:
Ear health forms an integral part of daily hygiene. To avoid any sort of infections, it is always crucial to keep the ears dry and clean. Routine checkups with an ENT specialist can also go a long way in keeping the ears healthy and free from any infections.
(This article is authored by Dr Vivek Choudhari, Karnika Ear, Nose, Throat and Dental Hospital, Chakan, Pune& Medical Consultant ENTOD Pharmaceuticals)
