Children's Health: Swimmer's Ear Could 2017 be a BBQ summer? Whatever the
case, children will spend more time in pools, water parks and at the beach. This always coincides with me seeing lots of cases of so called ‘swimmer’s ear’.
The medical name is otitis externa. It involves both infl ammation and infection. The infl ammation causes swelling, itching inside and pain in the ear canal. Infection will lead to an offensive discharge. Both of these processes will lead to a temporary loss of hearing on the affected side.
Two things that can make you more likely to develop otitis externa are damaging the skin inside your ear and regularly getting water in your ear. Cotton buds can scratch and irritate the ear canal and this is the origin of the saying “do not put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow”. Eczema leads to scaled skin and so eczema sufferers are more likely to get swimmer’s ear. Water trapped in the narrow ear canal provides an ideal environment for bacteria.
To help prevent swimmer’s ear, use olive oil to soften and fl oat out impacted wax, not buds or other sharp objects. If swimming frequently, use ear plugs or a swimming cap. Dry ears carefully after swimming or showering.
Design & Technology Showcase
If your ear canal becomes very itchy and painful, and or you have an offensive discharge, you will need some antibiotic drops to clear the infection. Most drops will also have some steroid to reduce the infl ammation.
Remember, cotton buds are not ear buds.
Dr Mark Bridgman Hadleigh Lodge Surgery
www.thehadleighpractice.nhs.uk
On Thursday 11th May, the Design & Technology department at Corfe Hills School held its fi rst Showcase Exhibition.
The work of students from Years 11 to 13 was displayed in the main hall to allow parents and staff to celebrate the outstanding and creative work that has been designed and manufactured by students throughout the year as part of their GCSE and A-Level projects.
The evening also featured an awards ceremony, with awards across several categories including;
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Most Creative, Biggest Perfectionist, Chef of Year, Best A-Level Project and The Design & Technology Project of the Year 2017.
The presentation was greatly received by staff and parents, with a high turn-out showing the fantastic support for the students and their achievements.
The Design & Technology department would like to thank all in attendance for ensuring the evening was a success and we look forward to turning the Showcase into an annual event.
Explore, leap, climb and party to the max at the area’s largest soft play and party centre.
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