Spring Allergies Linked โคto Earโ Health Concerns, Experts Warn
Santiago, Chile – As spring blossoms arrive,โข so โtoo do seasonal allergies, and chilean health officials areโ cautioning that these allergies canโค extend beyond typicalโ symptoms like โฃsneezing and itchy eyes, potentially impacting ear health for both children and adults.Increased โmucus production associatedโ with allergies can affect theโฃ Eustachian tubes, leading to discomfort and, if left unaddressed, โaโค heightened risk of hearing loss.
Allergies trigger โinflammation and fluid buildupโข in theโ nasalโข passages, which โdirectly connects to the middleโฃ ear viaโ the Eustachian tube. This blockage can create pressure โimbalances, causing earโ pain, โa โขfeeling of fullness, and even temporary hearing impairment. While frequently โฃenough dismissed as minor discomfort, neglecting these symptoms can leadโ toโค more seriousโ complications.Dr. Javiera Astudillo, an otolaryngologist, emphasizes the importance of preventative measures and timely โคconsultation with a specialist, stating, “Itโข doesn’t matter if weโค talk about children or adults:โ taking preventive measures during spring is โfundamental.โข The key is not to normalize discomfort and consult the โspecialistโข in a โขtimely โคmanner.”
Toโ mitigate โrisks, health โขprofessionals recommend prioritizing hygiene.โ Thorough โคhandwashingโ after being outdoors, along with cleaning the face andโค surrounding areas, is crucial. maintaining dryโ ears is also essential, as moisture can exacerbate inflammation and create โa breedingโ ground forโ bacteria.
These preventative steps are particularlyโฃ significant as spring allergy season begins, affecting a broad โpopulation. Ignoring early warning signs and delaying professionalโ evaluation could contribute to long-term hearing โproblems. authoritiesโฃ urge individuals experiencing ear discomfort โขalongside allergy symptoms to seekโ medical advice promptly.