The risk of diseases increases in monsoons. Many types of infections easily enter the body during the rainy season, due to which cold, cough, and cold are common. However, due to some carelessness in the rainy season, the risk of infection is high. Apart from fungal infection and seasonal flu, skin, eyes, and ears are also affected. In this season, ear infection often troubles most people. Due to rainwater, one feels severe pain in the ears, ear numbness, or any other ear-related problem. Along with this, itching can also occur in the ear. In such a situation, if you are also troubled by ear problems during the rainy season, then you may have an ear infection. By knowing the symptoms of ear infection, you can take measures to avoid ear problems in monsoon. Let us know the symptoms and prevention measures of ear infection.

Causes of ear infection

According to experts, eye, ear, and skin-related problems increase during the rainy season. The reason for this is humidity, which can be a breeding ground for bacteria that cause fungal infections. Dirt in the ear and marks on earbuds can also cause ear infections.

Symptoms of ear infection

Pain in the ears.

Itching inside the ear.

The red outer part of the ear.

Not being able to hear the sound properly.

The feeling of heaviness in the ears.

White or yellow pus coming out of the ear.

Tips to avoid ear infection problem

Always keep the ears clean and dry to avoid moisture in the ears during monsoon.

Use a soft cotton clean cloth to wipe the ear.

Do not always use earphones or earbuds.

Do not use earphones used by others.

Disinfect the earphones from time to time, so that the risk of infection is reduced.
Ear infection can also occur due to throat infection or sore throat. So take care of your throat.

Get yourself checked by an ENT specialist every 6 months.

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