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What is swimmers ear?

April 26, 2017ear swimmer swimmers

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What is swimmers ear?

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Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal, the passage that leads from the outer ear to the eardrum. This condition is called swimmer’s ear because it commonly occurs in people who have been swimming. But other people can get it too.

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Swimmers ear is an infection in the skin of the ear canal. It is usually caused by a particular type of bacteria that grows when the skin gets wet. Swimmers ear can usually be treated with antibiotic eardrops. Another type of eardrop is useful for prevention of the infection.