Table 5 Earaches and earache-associated health impacts due to swimming
Impact | Excess risk per 1000,ER(E,I) |
|---|---|
Number of earaches | 7.12 |
Earaches resulting in: | |
Missed regular activities | 1.73 |
Phone doctor or nurse | 1.05 |
Visit to doctor or nurse | 2.02 |
Visit to emergency room | 0.31 |
Use of over-the-counter medication | 2.89 |
Use of prescription medication | 2.21 |