Every summer, a global warning is issued through articles, interviews with specialists, reviews, and more media, urging people to take measures to prevent otitis externa, a recurrent infection during this time.
According to specialized criteria, the accumulated moisture in the ears after bathing, as well as sweating due to high temperatures, are the main risk factors for otitis externa.
It is an infection of the ear canal that can affect those who swim or submerge in beaches and pools, and anyone who sweats, showers, or simply lives in a humid climate.
This condition is usually caused by the proliferation of bacteria and fungi in the ear canal, favored by moisture and heat. It manifests with sharp and intense pain, especially when touching or moving the ear. Although the affected person may experience sensations of pressure or itching, a feeling of blockage in the ear, or changes in hearing.
It has also been reported that sometimes there are secretions of pus or foul-smelling liquid, and slight and temporary hearing loss. Specialists advise seeing a doctor for early detection and appropriate treatment.
But above all to take preventive measures to avoid an earache ruining the enjoyment of summer. According to articles on the subject, external otitis affects between one and three percent of people each year, and more than 95 percent of cases are acute.
It occurs more frequently in children aged seven to twelve and in the elderly, with approximately 10 percent of people being affected at some point in their lives.
Information from Prensa Latina
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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