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Swimmers ear is an inflammation or infection of the skin lining in the out ear canal. It is caused by conditions which cause moisture to be trapped in the ear canal such as tropical weather, a build up in the ear or swimming. It is the continuing re-exposure to the cause that needs to be eliminated, much the same way that the continuous build up of chlorine in the hair is needed to eliminate swimmers hair problems.The symptoms of swimmers ear may include pain, tenderness,
and a smelly discharge. Hearing may also be affected. There may be redness and
swelling of he skin of he external ear canal.
Stop or reduce symptoms by: protecting your ear from the water (ear plugs), drying excess water from the ear. Use products containing isopropyl alcohol and glycerin which absorb moisture. Prevention (the swimmers ear cure)
Causes, incidence, and risk factors Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is fairly common, among teenagers and young adults. Swimming in polluted water is one way to contract swimmer's ear. The condition also can be caused by scratching (in) the ear or by an object stuck in it. Trying to clean wax from the ear canal, especially with cotton swabs or small objects, can irritate or damage the skin. Swimmer's ear is occasionally associated with middle ear infection (otitis media) or upper respiratory infections such as colds. Moisture in the ear makes the ear susceptible to infection from various water-loving bacteria.
Treatment The goal of treatment is to cure the infection. The ear canal should be cleaned of drainage to allow topical medications to work effectively. Stop or reduce symptoms by: protecting your ear from the water (ear plugs), drying excess water from the ear. Use products containing isopropyl alcohol and glycerin which absorb moisture. Consider putting a few drops of a 1:1 mixture of alcohol & white vinegar in your ears after they get wet. Effective medications include ear drops containing antibiotics to fight infection, and corticosteroids to reduce itching and inflammation. Ear drops should be used abundantly (four or five drops at a time) in order to penetrate the end of the ear canal. If the ear canal is very swollen, a wick may be applied in the ear to allow the drops to travel to the end of the canal. Occasionally, pills may be used in addition to the topical medications. Analgesics may be used if pain is severe. Putting something warm against the ears may reduce pain. Protect ears from further damage. Do not scratch the ears or insert cotton swabs or other objects in the ears. Keep ears clean and dry, and do not let water enter the ears when showering, shampooing, or bathing. Expectations Swimmer's ear responds well to treatment, but complications may occur if it is not treated. Some individuals with underlying medical problems (such as diabetes) may be more likely to get complications. Complications
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your doctor if you develop any symptoms of
swimmer's ear. Call your doctor if the symptoms worsen or persist despite
treatment, or if new symptoms appear, including pain and redness of the skull
behind the ear or persistent
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