If you are staying on the beach side or have a pool in your backyard, then swimming is the most preferred popular activity among children and adults alike. As parents you would love to see your children enjoying in water, but always scared of infection creeping up if your child stays in water for too long.
Many doctors suggest use of custom ear plugs for swimming for children who have ear tubes fixed into their ears. Ear tubes are small cylinders that are fixed to the ear drum for children who have recurring middle ear infections in order to allow liquid to drain out. Others doctors recommend regular use of ear plugs when swimming or diving in untreated water such as lakes, rivers or oceans.
Children with current ear infections or previous surgery are also advised to use ear plugs. Swimming does not cause middle ear infections, but pollutants in water can worsen the already existing ear infection. Underwater swimming can cause painful ear because of pressure change. In case of acute otitis media, an ear infection in which the ear drum is ruptured, swimming should be completely avoided until infection is cleared. It is always better to consult specialist while using ear plugs as few varieties are not suggested for everyone.
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