Those who will enter the sea or pool Attention!

Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Specialist Associate Professor Yavuz Selim Yıldırım gave information on the subject. After the sea and the pool, most of us got water in our ears. We have used various methods to remove it.

In order to avoid this problem, it is possible to take simple precautions beforehand. In general, the holiday becomes a poison because the resorts are far from the big health centers and it is not possible to reach the specialist doctor every hour.

What should we pay attention to in order not to experience this annoying problem?

• First of all, those who have an allergic structure in the ear canal, those who frequently itchy in the ear canal,
• Those who have had earwax removal before,
• Those who have had ear surgery before,
• People who have previously had problems due to obstruction of the ear canal

Before going on vacation, he should go to an ENT Specialist and have his ears checked. He should clean the dirt in the ear canal, otherwise, when water gets into the ear during vacation, earwax that comes into contact with water causes a feeling of discomfort by clogging the ear. inevitable…

Let's say we couldn't get water out of our ears during the holiday, it bothers us, what should we do?

• First of all, since the ear canal structure is very sensitive, playing and mixing too much affects negatively in itself. Therefore, do not insert anything into the ear canal.
• Lie on the clogged side and wait for the water, ear wax, etc. in the ear canal to come out with the effect of gravity.
• Do not pour substances such as onion juice or olive oil into the ear.
• Clean the visible parts of the ear canal with earwax, etc., with a soft napkin.

What should we do to avoid ear problems on holiday?

• Before entering the sea and the pool, use a quality bonnet that also covers the ears,
• Do not use earplugs in the ear canal – the plugs take in water and cause swelling, watering and blockage of the ear canal itself.
• Those with ear problems should go to the ENT specialist before the holiday,
• Do not enter dirty pools and seas,
• Do not go into too hot water, hot water causes itching and watering in some ears and creates fungus in the ears.
• After getting out of the water, do a few jumping and jumping movements,
• Do not hold the hair dryer to your ear,
• Do not use ear buds,
• You can clean the wetness in the outer ear entrance with a soft napkin.

When should we go to the doctor?

• Hearing loss,
• Pain and pain in the ear,
• Pain when we touch the auricle,
• If you have dizziness and fever, you should go to the nearest ENT Specialist.