Ear infection due to ear buds

Using ear buds is bad or not

Nowadays most of the people using cotton buds everyday morning after taking bath. They don't know how it cause serious problem in future. Mainly it cause itching in ear,fungal infections,wax decline.At the end of this issue we consult ear surgeon.According to recent research, 36 per cent of adults use cotton buds to clean their ears, and most of them know that it is potentially dangerous. One in six who had sustained damage from a bud.

Cotton buds should not be inserted into the ear canal. Inserting a cotton bud into the ear canal may cause wax compaction, ear-drum damage and/or increase the risk of infection by damaging the skin in the ear canal.

Don't use cotton buds

Most people who purchase cotton buds use them for cleaning their ears, ignoring the warnings above.

Those suffering from itchy or painful ears are advised to visit their doctor rather than try to fix the problem themselves .According to recent research, 36 per cent of adults use cotton buds to clean their ears, and most of them know that it is potentially dangerous. One in six who had sustained damage from a bud. While getting one stuck inside the ear - the most common problem - is rarely serious, regular use can lead to skin irritation, infection and permanent hearing loss.

Ignoring the warning and using cotton buds cause the problem like eardrum, causing bleeding and temporary hearing loss even damage to middle ear bones causing permanent deafness.

Cleaning ears by using oil and uses of wax

ear cleaning

Use olive oil / or wax solvents to soften the wax, and see an ENT surgeon, he will remove it by suction of cleaning using an operating microscope.A few drops of a vegetable oil such as olive oil is apply in the ear every day. It keep ear from getting too dry and also protect it from water.Wax consists of a mixture of exfoliated skin and secretions and is produced in the outer third of the ear canal. Some people produce large amounts, which can affect hearing, especially if the wax becomes waterlogged and expands. It is best treated by having the ears syringed with warm water under medical supervision.Wax is actually contains antibacterial agents and lubricating properties which enhances the self cleaning mechanism. Any excess wax if present in the ear it is pushed out of the ear canal naturally, helped by the chewing motion of the jaw.

Causes of itching in the Ears:

Ear canal skin is very sensitive. The slightest accumulation of debris, even a dead hair, may cause an itching sensation .The Itching is usually due to a disturbance in the skin of the external auditory canal..

 

Ear itching

Dry ears are itchy:

Dryness in the ear causes inner ear itching. Some people produce very less sebum or earwax. This little amount is not sufficient to keep the ear canal well lubricated. As a result, dryness occurs inside the ear, which gives rise to flaky skin in the interior of the ear. This condition is known as seborrhea dermatitis.

A normal ear has a thin layer of natural body oil. Some ears produce no ear wax which results in dry and itchy ear skin. Sometimes people clean their ears and dry them out by removing the natural wax.

Fungal infection

This is another common cause of itching inside ear. It appears when water gets trapped in the ear canal. This trapped water is favorable for the growth of fungi and bacteria, which often leads to infections. It looks like white patches. Anti fungal and antibiotic ear drops must be used after the ear being cleaned.

Allergies

Certain chemicals in the hair care like hair dye, shampoo products often cause itchiness in the ear. Stopping the use of such products can alleviate this problem.

Sometimes the plastic of a hearing aid will cause an allergic reaction in the ears of the wearer. The solution here is to have the hearing aid mold revised Steroid creams are used in persons affected with ear infections.

Treatment:

The itching can usually be treated at home, but when it make pain we consult ENT surgeon. Some infectious agents, like bacteria and fungus, can cause inner ear itching, which may require medication if it doesn’t heal on its own.

Home Remedies

Any kind of edible oil cures ear itching effectively. Coconut oil or olive oil is a great ear itching remedy. Warm a spoonful of vegetable oil and pour it in the ear drop by drop using a dropper. Itching should stop almost immediately. Oil also loosens the earwax so that it can be easily remove