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.

Swimmer’s ear is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Frequent water exposure and in some cases, the moist environment caused by a wet ear canal, allows the bacteria to grow.

How can I avoid it this year? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal that can plague water lovers and anyone else who sweats, showers or simply lives in a humid climate.

Swimmer’s ear, scientifically referred to as otitis externa, is a really common infection in Australia, typically in summer, says the head of rhinology at Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Yi ...

Ear pain and discomfort can have a lot of causes. Here's how to figure out what's behind ear pain, and what to do.

Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert explains how to prevent and treat ...

Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer part of your ear that occurs when water pools in your ear canal and starts collecting bacteria. If you are unable to remove the water, that is when the ...

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Know causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips Swimmer's ear is an infection or inflammation of the outer ear canal, the passage that runs from the outside of your head to your eardrum.

A swimmer’s ear can become serious if it spreads to other areas around the ear, such as the skull. Know its symptoms, treatment and essential prevention tips ...

Find out what causes the painful ear infection called swimmer's ear (otitis externa) and what you can do to treat it.