INTRODUCTIONS
- Ear infection also known as otitis media , is an inflammation of the ear , typically caused by bacteria or viruses.
There are different types of ear infections including:
- Otitis externa (infection of the outer ear canal)
- Otitis media (infection of the middle ear)
- Bacteria (streptococcus pneumoniae or haemophilus influenzae).
- Viral infections
- Allergies can cause inflammation in the nasal passages , throat and eustachian tube , leading to bloackages and increased risk of ear infections.
- Excess mucus : excess mucus production due to allergies or colds can block the eustachian tube which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose , leading to fluid buildup and infection.
- Environmental factors : exposure to tobacco smoke , air pollution or respiratory infections.
SYMPTOMS OF EAR INFECTIONS
- Ear pain : This can range from mild to severe and may worsen when lying down.
- Tugging or pulling at the ear
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fever
- Fluid drainage from the ear : This can be clear , pus -like or bloody.
- Hearing loss
- Feeling of fullness in the ear
- Vertigo
- According to Ayurveda Ear pain occurs due to the vitiation of 3 Doshas (vata , pitta and kapha) mainly vitiation of Vata and Kapha Dosha .
- Vitiated vata Dosha cause dries the ear wax , thin discharge in the ear , may lead to severe pain in the ear , tinnitus and deafness .
- Pitta Dosha cause redness, inflammation , burning , yellow discharge .
- Vitiated kapha dosha lead to discharge of white , slimy fluids and abnormal hearing , swelling , itching and mild pain.
- Karnasrava - Discharging ear
- Putikarna - Foul - smell due to discharge
- Krimi karna - Maggots in the ear
- Kanapoorna : In this procedure instillation of the medicated drug in the ear.
- Karna Dhoopan : This involves fumigation of the ear.
- Pramarjana : It is known as ear cleaning
- Shirovirechana
- Prakshalana
- Garlic oil : Garlic has natural antimicrobial properties . Mixing a few drops of garlic oil with warm olive oil and applying it to the affected ear .
- Tea tree oil : Tea tree oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
- Warm compress : Applying a warm compress to the ear can help reduce pain and discomfort.
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