Swimmer’s ear is also known as otitis externa. It is a health problem caused due to an infection or even inflammation of the ear canal. Swimmer’s ear happens when one is excessively exposed to water, that is how this disorder has been named swimmer’s ear. When the ears are completely submerged in water then the water enters the inner layers of the ear and the skin becomes wrinkled and soft if one stays under water for longer duration. Normally the bacteria or fungi present in the water enter the submerged inner layers of the ears do not cause any harmful effects. However, if these microorganisms were able to enter the inside layer due to a tiny tear then they can cause health problem known as swimmer’s ears.
Swimmer’s ear can be experienced by men and women alike. It is more common in children or teenagers. The ears perform best when they are dry and do not have any moisture in it. Hence, swimmer’s ears are more commonly experienced by those who swim a lot and tend to spend a lot of time in water. This health condition may affect even those who do not swim a lot.
This is not a major health problem and can be treated with simple natural home cures effectively. However, if you do experience lot of pain and discomfort then do not delay contacting a doctor as the infection may have spread and increased.
Some of the ways to treat and even avoid swimmer’s ear:
1. Dry the ear: The first step towards treating swimmer’s ear is cleaning and drying the ear canal. A helpful way to clean the ear and kill any microorganism is by gently rubbing I with a cloth dipped in little alcohol. Alcohol kills the germs and helps in evaporating moisture. This is a preventing measure as well as a helpful remedy. Repeat this process every time you are done swimming.
2. White Vinegar: A mild swimmer’s ear infection can be healed by adding couple of drops of white vinegar in the ears. Put white vinegar in the ears with the help of a dropper by lying down sideways with one ear up for five minutes, and then switch the side. You can use this natural cure two times in a day. The acetic acid present in white vinegar helps in killing any bacteria and fungus present inside the ear.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar: Dilute four drops of apple cider vinegar in equal amount of water and use it like ear drop after spending time in water. This helps in treating the ear infection and preventing further occurrence of the same.
4. Baby oil: Warm up a little baby and pour three to four drops of the same in both the ears. Check the baby oil to make sure it is not too hot before using it as a dropper. You can do this with the help of a dropper and placing a small piece of cotton ball to avoid dripping oil from the ear.
5. Hair dryer: switch the hair dryer on lowest temperature and use it to dry the ears. Please make sure it is not hot else it will cause more damage then any healing. If you are unsure about the temperature setting of your hair dryer then do not use this remedy.
There are many more ways to treat a mild swimmer’s ear infection. We will continue with them in the next post.
Swimmer’s ear can be experienced by men and women alike. It is more common in children or teenagers. The ears perform best when they are dry and do not have any moisture in it. Hence, swimmer’s ears are more commonly experienced by those who swim a lot and tend to spend a lot of time in water. This health condition may affect even those who do not swim a lot.
This is not a major health problem and can be treated with simple natural home cures effectively. However, if you do experience lot of pain and discomfort then do not delay contacting a doctor as the infection may have spread and increased.
Some of the ways to treat and even avoid swimmer’s ear:
1. Dry the ear: The first step towards treating swimmer’s ear is cleaning and drying the ear canal. A helpful way to clean the ear and kill any microorganism is by gently rubbing I with a cloth dipped in little alcohol. Alcohol kills the germs and helps in evaporating moisture. This is a preventing measure as well as a helpful remedy. Repeat this process every time you are done swimming.
2. White Vinegar: A mild swimmer’s ear infection can be healed by adding couple of drops of white vinegar in the ears. Put white vinegar in the ears with the help of a dropper by lying down sideways with one ear up for five minutes, and then switch the side. You can use this natural cure two times in a day. The acetic acid present in white vinegar helps in killing any bacteria and fungus present inside the ear.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar: Dilute four drops of apple cider vinegar in equal amount of water and use it like ear drop after spending time in water. This helps in treating the ear infection and preventing further occurrence of the same.
4. Baby oil: Warm up a little baby and pour three to four drops of the same in both the ears. Check the baby oil to make sure it is not too hot before using it as a dropper. You can do this with the help of a dropper and placing a small piece of cotton ball to avoid dripping oil from the ear.
5. Hair dryer: switch the hair dryer on lowest temperature and use it to dry the ears. Please make sure it is not hot else it will cause more damage then any healing. If you are unsure about the temperature setting of your hair dryer then do not use this remedy.
There are many more ways to treat a mild swimmer’s ear infection. We will continue with them in the next post.