Swimmer’s Ear: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Otitis externa (OE), better known as swimmer’s ear, is a painful inflammation of the ear canal.The inflammation is usually caused by an infection from a bacteria or fungus causing narrowing of the ear canal and frequently leads to drainage from the ea…
Learn MoreCada año, cientos de niños se ahogan en EE. UU.
LUNES, 12 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El ahogamiento es una importante causa de muertes entre los niños de 1 a 4 años en Estados Unidos, y demasiados niños mayores siguen muriendo en el agua, según un informe reciente de la Comisión de Seguri…
Learn MoreHundreds of U.S. Kids Drown Every Year — Learn How to Protect Yours
MONDAY, June 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Prod…
Learn MoreGet in the Swim: Summer Pool Safety Tips
SATURDAY, June 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Summer is here and so, too, is swimming season. As fun as a pool can be, it’s also a major safety risk if you don’t take the appropriate precautions. An expert from Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-S…
Learn MoreSwimmers Face a Little Known Danger: Fluid on the Lungs
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The swimmer came to shore struggling to breathe and coughing up blood.A keen competitive long-distance swimmer and triathlete, the woman was fit and healthy when she started a nighttime open water swim event….
Learn MoreLa raza tiene un rol importante en si los niños aprenden a nadar o no
JUEVES, 15 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños y los adolescentes negros tienen unas tasas de ahogamiento en las piscinas siete veces más altas que los jóvenes blancos, pero una nueva encuesta sugiere que unos programas de natación espe…
Learn MoreRace Plays Big Role in Whether Kids Learn to Swim
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Black children and teens drown in swimming pools at rates seven times higher than white children, but a new survey suggests that special swimming programs could make a difference and help save lives.The surv…
Learn MoreSwimming During Pregnancy
Whether you’ve been faithful to your exercise routine during pregnancy or are looking for a safe and comfortable way to stay fit, now is the perfect time to work out in the water. You don’t have to know how to swim, and you don’t even have to get your…
Learn MoreSummer Swim? Watch Out for ‘Swimmer’s Ear’
SATURDAY, July 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer’s ear are likely to climb, but one expert says there are steps you can take to avoid the painful condition.The best…
Learn MoreSwimming Pool Safety
Whether it’s a backyard oasis or the gem of the community park, a swimming pool is a great place for summer fun. But it’s important to remember that swimming pools can be dangerous, especially for children. Children ages 1 to 4 are more likely than an…
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