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.

Although swimmer’s ear is more common in children, older adults have a higher risk of developing an ear infection or other complications from getting water trapped in their ears. And a bad ear ...

June 24, 2025 Tags: prevent swimmer’s ear, lakes, earbuds, ear drainage, water in the ear, hot tubs, showers, Dr. Max Plit, ear bacteria, causes of swimmer’s ear, swimmer’s ear causes, swimmer’s ear ...

My 13-year-old daughter developed painful swimmer’s ear while we were on holiday last summer. Can she prevent it this year?

Swimming in a pool or lake, wearing ear buds, sitting water from showers and spending time in hot tubs can lead to swimmer's ear.