Swimmer’s Ear
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What is a Swimmer's Ear?
Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is a common condition affecting the outer part of the ear canal which results from an inflammation, often bacterial and it leads to ear pain, blockage, and ear discharge. It usually happens when water, sand or dirt gets trapped in the outer ear canal often in swimmers.
Factors contributing to Swimmer’s ear:
Most common cause of Swimmers ear is increased moisture or trapped water in the ear canal which helps for normal inhabitant bacteria in the ear canal to multiply and that leads to infection and irritation. Common conditions leading to swimmers’ ear are:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the outer ear canal, often caused by water trapped in the ear after swimming or bathing.
It is usually caused by bacteria or fungus growing in a moist ear canal, often after swimming or scratching the ear canal.
Symptoms include ear pain that worsens when touching the ear, itching, redness, and sometimes discharge or muffled hearing.
Treatment usually involves prescription ear drops to clear the infection and reduce inflammation, along with keeping the ear dry.
Dry your ears thoroughly after swimming or bathing, and avoid inserting objects like cotton buds into the ear canal.