Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

The best way to avoid getting swimmer’s ear is to keep your ears dry. Deep says you can use wax coated ear plugs or a swim cap. If your ears do get wet, Deep says you can use a blow dryer on the ...

Long-term swimmer's ear (chronic otitis externa). This is when swimmer's ear doesn't go away within 3 months. It can happen if you have hard-to-treat bacteria, fungus , allergies , or skin ...

Swimmer’s ear, also known by its medical name, otitis externa, usually occurs after water gets trapped inside the ear. This allows bacteria (and in some cases, a fungus) in your ear canal to ...

(CNN)– If you’ve ever experienced an ear infection, then you know how uncomfortable and even painful it can be. Swimmer’s ear is a specific type of ear infection that also causes discomfort ...

Swimmer's ear is most commonly treated with antibiotics, available as ear drops or pills taken orally. The antibiotic may vary depending on the specific situation and the severity of the infection.

Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal, the portion of the ear canal that extends from the eardrum to the outside of the head. “We call it swimmer’s ear because a lot of ...

It's often brought on by water that remains in your ear, creating a moist environment that aids the growth of bacteria. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 50°F.

Vahimi, an avid swimmer, scuba diver and surfer who’d had trouble with swimmer’s ear himself, asked his sister if they’d found any way to prevent it.

Swimmer’s ear, a condition that occurs when water or moisture is trapped in the ear canal, is often talked about during summer, but health professionals say it is a year-round condition and ...

Swimmer’s ear is a specific type of ear infection that also causes discomfort and pain in and around the outer ear canal. It typically starts out mild, with moderate itching and redness, ...