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Otitis externa? It is an inflammation of the external auditory canal, often caused by infection with bacteria or fungi due to the breakdown of the canal's defense mechanisms. However, it can also occur due to allergies or skin conditions, in addition to bacterial infections.

Causes, early symptoms, and treatment reviews of otitis externa.

Additionally, we share the risk factors and prevention of ear health~

 

 

Was it last summer? My left ear was itchy like that for the first time.

Someone started by scratching an itch with something like a feather, and then,

This is gradually starting to cause pain as well.

 

I never thought a lump would form inside my ear like this.

It's acute otitis externa.

It doesn't even look pretty, and it's very rough and uneven.

The itching and pain continued.

 

Then, I received treatment at the ENT clinic.

 

What are the main causes of otitis externa?

 

Frequent swimming, humid and hot climate, narrow and hairy external auditory canal

Abnormal earwax and the use of earphones are also problematic.

The most important thing is that eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis are also included here.

It is a disease that can also occur in people with diabetes.

Especially for those with a tendency to sweat excessively, there is a higher likelihood of developing otitis externa.

 

 

 

Acute otitis externa is said to be a condition that occurs more frequently during the summer.

It is said that the habit of picking at your ears after swimming or bathing is the worst.

I don't swim, but after taking a bath or washing my hair, I always use a cotton swab.

I keep poking and scratching my ear.

 

However, I wonder if I can tell whether only the left side has a lump because I am digging both sides.

There is none. This is caused not only by bacteria but also by fungi.

They say there are many cases... Fungal infection in the ear canal, really?

This looks like a very dirty case of otitis externa.

 

 

At first, I experience itching.

And maybe because I scratched it, I gently dabbed it with a cotton swab dipped in water.

When I lie down, my fever goes down, so the itching becomes less intense.

But that was also a shortcut to becoming more severe.

 

Moist mold fungi don't even realize they're worsening otitis externa, and I don't understand why.

I don't know if I had a bad habit.

 

 

 

The treatment process is simpler than you think.

 

Your current ear condition is very clean and clear~

 

Disinfect the ears thoroughly, then begin medication treatment with antibiotics and painkillers before proceeding with the external auditory canal.

It is to be excised through incision.

If you keep trying to do something yourself, it only leads to greater anger.

 

It is best to leave it to an otolaryngology specialist.

 

 

Outer ear canal inflammation starting with itching can be easily overlooked.

When ear itching begins, it is essential to visit a nearby ENT clinic for an endoscopic examination.

If a mild acute external ear canal infection is left untreated, it can lead to a feeling of ear fullness, and if it progresses to a chronic condition,

Because it can cause significant problems with hearing.

 

 

Prevention of Ear Health Risk Factors [Source: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency]

 

 

Is it good to clean out earwax frequently?

 

Earwax is formed by the mixture of secretions from the ceruminous glands and shed epithelial cells. While people often think of earwax as dirty, it actually plays a role in protecting the external auditory canal. Additionally, the epithelium of the external auditory canal gradually grows outward, centered around the eardrum. Therefore, earwax does not need to be forcibly removed, as it naturally gets pushed out. In fact, using cotton swabs to remove earwax often causes injuries to the external auditory canal or eardrum, and such injuries can lead to infections. The amount of earwax varies among individuals, and in some cases, especially in elderly people with reduced self-cleaning ability, excessive earwax can block the external auditory canal, leading to hearing loss, a sensation of foreign body, or a feeling of ear fullness. In such cases, it is safe to visit a nearby otolaryngology clinic for removal.

 

 

Is it true that athlete's foot can also develop in the ears?

 

Mold fungi can cause infections anywhere in our body. When the infection occurs in the external auditory canal, it is called otomycosis. The main symptom is itching, and it may also be accompanied by pain or a foreign body sensation. Diagnosis is made by observing the fungi in the external auditory canal through an otoscope, and treatment involves cleaning the ear canal and applying topical medication.

 

 

I have heard the term "mul-gwi-ji" before. Is mul-gwi-ji a bad thing?

 

The appearance of earwax varies slightly from person to person. In other words, it differs genetically and racially. For example, in Black and White individuals, it tends to be moist, sticky, and brown, whereas in Koreans, it generally appears as dry, gray earwax. The person asking the question probably has moist earwax. However, just as facial skin color varies among individuals, the appearance of earwax also differs. If you are not currently experiencing any discomfort, there is no significant problem in that.

 

 

 

I bled while cleaning my ear with a cotton swab.

The bleeding has stopped, and apart from a slight muffling of the ears, there are no other notable symptoms.

 

 

The current sensation of ear congestion may be caused by blood clots blocking the ear, but it could also be due to damage to the eardrum. Usually, wounds in the external auditory canal do not cause major problems, but you should visit an otolaryngologist to assess whether there is damage to the eardrum and ossicles, evaluate the extent of the wound in the external auditory canal, and receive proper disinfection.