Swimmer's ear is a painful condition that causes inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear. Symptoms include itching, pain, or a feeling of fullness in the ear. If left untreated, it can cause hearing loss, but normal hearing returns after treatment. Treatment typically involves cleaning the ear canal and using ear drops to prevent bacterial or fungal growth. Prevention methods include drying ears well after swimming, using ear plugs, and periodically cleaning ears if itchy or with excess wax.

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Swimmer’s ear is a
painful condition of
the outer ear that can
result in
inflammation,
irritation, or infection.

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The most common
sign of swimmer’s ear
is itching, pain or the
feeling that the ear is
plugged.

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If untreated, hearing
loss can result,
although when the
condition is treated
and cleared up, normal
hearing will return.

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Typical treatment
includes cleaning of
the ear canal and the
use of ear drops that
inhibit bacterial or
fungal growth.

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To prevent this condition, follow these tips…
Dry your ears with a
clean, dry towel or
use a hair dryer.

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Have your ears
cleaned periodically
if you have itchy ears
or excessive ear wax.

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Keep ears free of
moisture during
swimming or bathing.
Use ear plugs to
reduce the possibility
of getting swimmer’s
ear.