Everyone knows that the ears are a relatively important part of our body and play a very important role. If the ears are not well cared for in daily life and are exposed to external stimulation, the ears will suffer from some diseases. Have you ever heard of the phenomenon of moldy ears? When the ears are moldy, it is actually a manifestation of fungal infection. What to do if your ears are moldy 1. Clean the dirt in the external auditory canal promptly and regularly. After it dries, use salicylic acid ethanol ear drops to prevent recurrence; 2. When the external auditory canal is itchy or flaky, you may apply antifungal ointment (such as Daconil, Pevisone, etc.) as appropriate; 3. For patients with severe conditions who cannot use ear drops, oral itraconazole can be used if necessary, but liver and kidney function need to be checked regularly. How to prevent mold in the external auditory canal in daily life? First, keep the external auditory canal dry, correct bad ear-picking habits, and actively treat diseases such as otitis media and external auditory canal eczema. Secondly, patients who have been infected should go to the ENT department for treatment in time. Finally, in daily life, we should pay attention to the personalization of toiletries to avoid fungal infections. At the same time, we should eat a light diet, avoid spicy food, drink water frequently, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Causes of moldy ears: 1. Immunodeficiency or decreased resistance; 2. Water or secretions in the external auditory canal; 3. People with athlete's foot rub their feet and then pick their ears without washing their hands; 4. Picking ears with unclean objects or picking ears frequently; 5. Long-term use of systemic antibiotics or ear drops of antibiotics, etc. The main clinical manifestations are ear itching, ear discomfort, and watery ear discharge. When combined with bacterial infection, it may be accompanied by ear pain and redness and swelling of the ear canal. When secretions block the ear canal, it can affect hearing and seriously affect the patient's quality of life. Do you really need to dig out earwax? In fact, the ears themselves have a certain self-cleaning function. The ear hair and cerumen in the outer ear can prevent foreign objects from entering and have a certain protective effect on the ears. Generally, you don't need to dig out your ears frequently. Moreover, the skin of the ear canal is very thin and delicate. Improper stimulation or cleaning of the ears with unclean instruments can easily cause damage and cross infection. Therefore, don't make ear cleaning a habit. 1. Get rid of the habit of picking your ears, especially do not use dirty instruments or hands to pick your ears, and try not to pick your ears in public places. 2. When swimming, you can use earplugs to protect the ear canal and keep the external auditory canal clean and dry. If water accidentally enters the ear canal, you can use a clean cotton ball to absorb the moisture at the ear canal opening, or jump on one foot with your head tilted to allow the moisture to flow out of the external auditory canal opening. 3. Do not abuse antibiotics. If you experience ear discomfort, it is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis before taking medication. https://static.cndzys.com/20180614/dac21511aea10c1964ea11048492c3cc.jpg |
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