Swimmer's Ear

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What is swimmer´s ear?

Swimmer's Ear

This common ear infection can occur because the outer ear canal has a tiny scratch in it from a fingernail, cotton swab, etc. Frequent swimming can cause a bacterial infection and the ear will become itchy, sore, swollen inside and may leak fluid. Treatments usually include antibiotic ear drops, and no swimming until symptoms disappear.

   

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