Summer has finally made its debut. While the warm weather, blue skies, and sunshine can be exciting, they can also take a toll on your ears, nose, and throat. The good news is ENT doctors are available to help you find relief from a variety of conditions. Let's take a closer look at what some of them are.

Swimmer's Ear

It's highly likely that you'll spend a lot of time at the pool or lake this summer season. If water gets trapped into your ear and fails to properly flow out, you may be left with a case of swimmer's ear. Left untreated, swimmer's ear can cause serious pain, swelling, and infection.

You can count on an ENT to prescribe antibiotic ear drops or steroid ear drops to treat this condition. Since swimmer's ear is more likely to occur if you swim in non-treated waters like lakes and rivers, stick to the pool if you'd like to avoid it.

Tonsillectomy

A surgical procedure designed to remove your tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy. If your child needs to undergo a tonsillectomy, you may want to schedule it in the summer so they can recover while they're home from school. Just make sure you book your appointment as soon as possible as ENTs get booked up quickly.

Hearing Loss From Noise

Since you'll probably spend more time outside in the summer, you'll expose yourself to more loud noises than usual. The result? Noise-induced hearing loss. If you happen to face ringing in your ears or any other sign of hearing loss, see an ENT right away. They can evaluate your hearing and inform you of how to proceed.

Grass Pollen Allergies

Summer and high pollen counts go hand in hand. This can be quite problematic if you suffer from allergies. You may notice congestion as well as watery or itchy eyes. Eventually, these symptoms can worsen and cause a sinus infection. So if you're coping with congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, or other allergy-related symptoms, get a hold of an ENT who can design a customized treatment plan.

Hazards Caused by Grilling Tools

Summer is the perfect time for grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, and other delicious foods. If you're an avid griller, be cautious with any grill brushes you use. Believe it or not, ENTs are used to treating patients who accidentally got a piece of wire brush stuck in their throats. To prevent this situation, get rid of the wire brushes and opt for a safer alternative.

If you have further questions about common summertime ENT concerns, contact an ENT doctor today.


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