Ear sanitation — what is it

“Doctor, I was prescribed a reorganization of ear — is it hurt? And what will they do at all? » — I hear such questions daily. Sanning is one of the most common procedures in ENT practitioners, but patients are often afraid of it due to misunderstanding of the essence. In fact, this is a simple manipulation that saves complications and helps medicines work more efficiently. I’ll tell you in detail how and why we spend it.

What is an ear rehabilitation and why is it needed?

Sanctions (from lat. «Sanatio» — healing) is the medical «cleaning» of the ear. Imagine that pus, fungal masses or old sulfur accumulated in the auditory passage. They interfere with treatment, like garbage on the road — the movement of cars. Sanctions:

• Remove everything that interferes with healing (pus, dead cells, sulfur plugs).
• Create access for drugs to inflamed areas.
• Prevent the spread of infection deep into the ear.

Example from practice: The patient 35 years old suffered from chronic otitis media years. After the course of sanctions and local treatment, inflammation has completely passed.

Who is prescribed reorganization? Indications and prohibitions

When the procedure is necessary

• Chronic purulent otitis media (discharge longer than 2 weeks).
• Fungal lesions of the auditory passage (white cottage cheese masses).
• Before ear surgery (tympanoplasty, installation of shunt).
• Sulfur plugs that could not be washed with water.

When to postpone it

• Acute otitis media with severe edema and pain (first relieve inflammation).
• Perforation of the eardrum (requires special caution).
• Severe blood diseases (risk of bleeding).

How the procedure goes: step -by -step guide

Sanning is not scary. This is what is happening in the office:

1. Inspection by an otoscope — we determine what and where it has accumulated.
2. Anesthesia (if necessary) — spray the spray with lidocaine.
3. Washing with warm saline or antiseptic (Miramistin).
4. Mechanical cleaning — with a thin probe, remove the remains of the masses.
5. The laying of Turunda is a saturated gauze with a cure for absorbing the discharge.

The whole procedure takes 10-15 minutes. After it, you will immediately feel relief: the hearing will improve, the feeling of congestion will leave.

Does this hurt? We dispel fears

Most patients describe sensations as «unpleasant, but tolerant.» Discomfort depends on the situation:

• Case: removal of sulfur plug. Sensations: light pressure.
• Case: Cleaning for fungal otitis media. Sensations: tickling, urging to cough.
• Case: reorganization of purulent otitis media. Sensations: short -term burning.

Children under 7 years old sometimes do a procedure under short -term anesthesia if they cannot sit calmly.

Is it possible to reorganize at home? Dangerous myths

The Internet is replete with the advice of «clean the ear with peroxide» or «candles.» But independent sanitation is:

• The risk of a burial of the mucosa (when using aggressive liquids).
• Salting the eardrum (if you pick with sharp objects).
• Deterioration of the condition (incomplete removal of pus leads to relapse).

What can be done at home: Brown pharmacy oil drops to soften sulfur, but trust the doctor to clean the cleaning itself.

Three frequent questions

Question: How often do you need to do a rehabilitation?

Answer: In chronic otitis media — 1-2 times a week before the discontinuation of the discharge. For prevention — not required.

Question: Is it possible to wash your hair after the procedure?

Answer: For the first 2 days, it is better to close the ear with cotton wars when bathing.

Question: What to do if blood has gone after the reorganization?

Answer: Gently attach a sterile bandage and urgently contact the ENT.

Conclusion

Ear sanitation is not painful, not scary and often necessary. As a doctor, I recommend not to delay the procedure if it is prescribed. 15 minutes of discomfort will save from the months of torment with a chronic infection. Remember: healthy ears hear not only sounds, but also the joy of life!

Source: PrimaMedical.kz