Care of children's hearing in the pool

When children go to the pool it is very common to get an ear infection called otitis; When it makes its appearance, it is accompanied by inflammation, pain and even fever. To avoid this type of infection, Dr. Gracia Aránguez, explains what are the care of the ear of children in the pool that parents

When children go to the pool it is very common to get an ear infection called otitis; When it makes its appearance, it is accompanied by inflammation, pain and even fever. To avoid this type of infection, Dr. Gracia Aránguez, explains what are the care of the ear of children in the pool that parents should have to prevent ear infections.

Care of the ear in the pool that we must take into account

1- The child should not go to the pool if he has a cold or an infection in the respiratory tract. The most important thing is that it is healthy and in perfect condition.

2- In cold weather, we should avoid taking children out into the street immediately after having been in the pool, since the difference in temperature between the pool and the outside can facilitate an infection. The transition must be gradual and wait for the right time.

3- When you get out of the water you should dry your ear perfectly, even in summer. How can we do it? It is very simple, the child should take the head from one side to another so that the conduit is free of water, this way we will avoid that it stays stagnant and causes infections. It is also advisable to dry your head very well and avoid leaving with moisture.

What to do if the child has an ear infection?

If your child complains of any ear discomfort you should wait a few days before allowing him to return to swim. Specifically if you have contracted otitis, you should wait 48 hours until after the infection has ended, so you can get back into the pool.

Likewise you should take your precautions if the child has otitis serous (presence of liquid in the eardrum), because if it gets into the water suddenly, the pressure difference that it has to match can not be made, and that will cause pain and more complicated otitis in the future.

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As long as you keep in mind all the care of children's hearing in the pool, children can enjoy a pleasant time, common sense is the main thing, Avoid dives or sudden changes in pressure will be essential in these cases.