Otitis externa, more commonly known as “swimmer’s ear” due to its prevalence in swimmers, can be both painful and a training deterrent. Knowing how to treat and prevent swimmer’s ear is important for ...

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MDMedically reviewed by John Carew, MD Self-care for otitis externa (swimmer's ear) can be used to treat mild symptoms caused by this inflammation and infection of ...

Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is inflammation and irritation in the outer ear. People can treat mild cases with antibiotic drops, but infectious cases may need oral antibiotic medication.

Swimmer's ear is the colloquial name for acute otitis externa, an infection of the outer ear. Though the nickname implies that you get the infection from swimming, you can contract swimmer's ear ...

Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but ...

The name was made for good reason. Deep explains, “It's usually caused by water remaining in your ear after swimming, creating a moist environment for bacteria to thrive. Water from potentially ...

Swimmer’s ear is an outer ear infection (also called otitis externa) that’s commonly caused by moisture. When water remains in the ear (such as after swimming), it can establish a damp environment ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's one of the most annoying feelings in the world. It's a hot day and you take a dip in the pool or ocean to cool off. Feeling ambitious, you do a lap, maybe two, before ...

Some people use rubbing alcohol to treat various ear conditions, such as swimmers’ ear or middle and inner ear infections. Rubbing alcohol is also known as isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. People ...

The arrival of summer's long, hot days means it's swimming season. A leisurely dip in the water is a nice way to cool off, but take precautions to prevent a common infection known as swimmer’s ear.

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – For many families, summer is all about spending as much time as possible in the pool or lake, but if your kids are in the water a lot they may suffer with a common infection known ...