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 ...

Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MD A variety of methods can help you get water out of your ear. You can usually remove ...

Left untreated, some conditions that cause ear pain can lead to hearing loss. But effective treatment can usually relieve ...

It's important to note that surfer's ear is different from swimmer's ear—a condition which you may be more familiar with. Though both can arise from water immersion. Swimmer's ear, also called ...

These infections are common in older kids. They're often caused by excess water exposure (swimmer's ear) or scratches from a fingernail or cotton swab. Initial treatment with Tylenol or ibuprofen ...

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Those braving the waves may not realise they could be putting themselves at risk of hearing loss – from a condition known as surfer’s ear.

It’s important to note that surfer’s ear is different from swimmer’s ear – a condition which you may be more familiar with. Though both can arise from water immersion. Swimmer’s ear ...