How to get rid of swimmer's ear and when to see a doctor

Swimmer's ear is usually treated with prescription antibiotics but frequent repeat infections may benefit from a home remedy ...
The New York Times

How Can I Avoid Swimmer’s Ear?

This painful, itchy infection can dampen summer fun. Here’s how to avoid getting it. Ask Well This painful, itchy infection can dampen summer fun. Here’s how to avoid getting it. Credit...Joyce Lee ...
USA Today

What you need to know about swimmer's ear, a potentially serious infection

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 ...
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‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Swimmer’s Ear’: It’s Not Your Average Ear Infection, a Patient and Doctor Share

Kathryn Noonan, MD is a neurotologist at Tufts Medical Center. She has board certifications in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric and adult neurotology, and skull base surgery. She is ...
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Dr. Dan Brennan: Don’t Let Summer Be a Bummer – Swimmer’s Ear Q&A

Summer is less than a month away, with more time for swimming in the pool, boogie-boarding in the surf, or wakeboarding at the lake. If your child suddenly experiences ear pain after swimming, or if ...
The Spokesman-Review

People’s Pharmacy: Physician objects to homemade swimmer’s ear drops

Q. You have given your readers some bad advice. As a practicing physician for 44 years, I advise my patients after they bathe, shower or swim to simply use a hair dryer to gently blow warm (not hot) ...
KEYT

Pediatrician Seeing More Patients with Swimmer’s Ear in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Several beach goers are going kite surfing at Ledbetter beach this week. But before entering the water, they take extra precaution to protect their ears by putting on ear plugs ...