Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi
DNB (ENT), MBBS · Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist ·
Daily Health Care Tips To Care For Your Ears
Ears are very important yet often ignored part of our body. You know that loud noise damages ears but do you also know that there are other ways by which your ears can be damaged too. Like sudden blows, insertion of foreign objects, etc also cause damage to ear drums. There is no real ear-care guide or regime but here are a few ways you can care for ears.
1. Swimmer's Ear - This is a condition in which bacteria grows inside the ear canal and can prove to be extremely painful. This condition usually happens to those who stay in the water a lot, like swimmers. It can also happen if water is left in your ear after you take a shower. At times, it also happens when water is not involved at all, but if you have poked with pins of cotton swab. Do not scratch, however much the itch is. Avoid swimming in dirty water; and avoid poking your ear canal with sharp objects. Don't let water sit in your eat and use antiseptics as prescribed. If swimming, use a cap that covers till your ears.
2. Ear Infection - Ear infections are common in small children and infants; and are not to be neglected. Known as Oititis Media, this is the most common ear infection amongst children. Teach your child how to blow their nose properly, be careful with the feeding bottle, don't smoke around your children, and stay alert to the signs.
3. Piercing related injuries- If your ears have been pierced, you need to take good care specially, the first few days after the piercing. Remember to always wash your hands before touching the piercing region . You will need to leave the first earring for at least six weeks, or more. The new earrings need to be wristed around a few times in a day. Also, remember to wash it the pierced area with soap and water at least once a day.
4. High Earphone Volumes - Do not traumatise your inner ear with music. Usage of headphones is convenient, however listening to music with full volume is a bad idea especially when you are using headphones. This loud sound has the potential to damage your inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss.
Ears are very important yet often ignored part of our body. You know that loud noise damages ears but do you also know that there are other ways by which your ears can be damaged too. Like sudden blows, insertion of foreign objects, etc also cause damage to ear drums. There is no real ear-care guide or regime but here are a few ways you can care for ears.
1. Swimmer's Ear - This is a condition in which bacteria grows inside the ear canal and can prove to be extremely painful. This condition usually happens to those who stay in the water a lot, like swimmers. It can also happen if water is left in your ear after you take a shower. At times, it also happens when water is not involved at all, but if you have poked with pins of cotton swab. Do not scratch, however much the itch is. Avoid swimming in dirty water; and avoid poking your ear canal with sharp objects. Don't let water sit in your eat and use antiseptics as prescribed. If swimming, use a cap that covers till your ears.
2. Ear Infection - Ear infections are common in small children and infants; and are not to be neglected. Known as Oititis Media, this is the most common ear infection amongst children. Teach your child how to blow their nose properly, be careful with the feeding bottle, don't smoke around your children, and stay alert to the signs.
3. Piercing related injuries- If your ears have been pierced, you need to take good care specially, the first few days after the piercing. Remember to always wash your hands before touching the piercing region . You will need to leave the first earring for at least six weeks, or more. The new earrings need to be wristed around a few times in a day. Also, remember to wash it the pierced area with soap and water at least once a day.
4. High Earphone Volumes - Do not traumatise your inner ear with music. Usage of headphones is convenient, however listening to music with full volume is a bad idea especially when you are using headphones. This loud sound has the potential to damage your inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss.
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