Don’t waste your time on these three signs! 6 effective measures against ear infection

6 effective measures against ear infection!

Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Esin Özlem Atmış lists the steps you should take to protect yourself from external ear canal infections this summer as follows:

• Do not swim in water that is dirty or of questionable cleanliness.

• If your doctor recommends it, use waterproof earplugs while swimming.

• Make sure you shower after swimming

• You must dry your ears well after a shower. Never try to clean your outer ear with items such as cotton buds. Dry the outside with a soft towel or cloth. If necessary, you can help with drying with a hair dryer with a low setting held 30 centimeters away from your ear.

• If you have ear problems, consult an ear, nose and throat specialist for ear cleaning before the holidays.

• When your ear is itchy, don’t let your nails come into contact with your outer ear. Because scratching the ear with a hard foreign object also leaves the ear at risk of infection. If there is severe itching, it is safer to scratch it by pressing your finger on the cartilage of the outer ear.