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SWIMMER'S EAR - Coggle Diagram
SWIMMER'S EAR
signs and symptoms
redness
tenderness
itching
feeling of fullness in the ear
hearing loss
pharmacological management
steroid to reduce inflammation
acidic solution to help restore ear's normal
antibiotics to fight bacteria
give eardrops depending on type and seriousness of infection
ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pains
assessment findings
looking at your eardrum for discharge
sample taking of debris or discharge for micro-organism
examination of the ear canal using otoscope
assess for hearing deficit
health education
use caution after ear infection or surgery
avoid putting foreign objects in ear
protect ears from irritants
keep ears dry and swim wisely
risk factors
getting water high in bacteria in ear
aggressive cleaning of ear canal with cotton swabs
swimming
pathophysiology
water remaining in ear often brought after swimming create moist environment
aiding bacterial growth
references
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/understanding-swimmer-ear-basics
infection of the outer ear canal