Swimmer’s ear, also called otitis externa, is an ear condition that happens when water stays in the ear canal after swimming or doing other water activities. If you don’t treat it, it can cause pain, swelling, and even an infection. Here are some steps you can take to spot a swimmer’s ear and treat it:

Recognize the symptoms:

Swimmer’s ear can make the ear canal itch, turn red, and become inflamed. You may also feel pain, especially when you touch your ear or move it. Swimmer’s ear can also cause the ear to leak or have a bad smell.

Keep your ears dry:

Dry your ears well with a towel or a hairdryer on the cool setting after you swim or take a shower. Tilt your head to the left and right so that any water can drain out.

Avoid inserting objects into your ear:

Don’t clean your ears with cotton swabs or anything else. This can push wax and other things deeper into your ear canal and hurt it.

Use ear drops:

Ear drops you can buy over the counter can help prevent or treat a swimmer’s ear. Most of the time, these ear drops have a mix of acetic acid and alcohol in them. This helps to dry out the ear canal and stop bacteria from growing.

See a doctor:

If you are in a lot of pain or your symptoms don’t get better after using ear drops, you should see a doctor. They may give you antibiotics or other medicines to help ease the symptoms and stop more problems from happening.

To recognize and treat a swimmer’s ear, you should keep your ears dry, avoid putting things in your ears, use ear drops, and see a doctor if the symptoms don’t go away. By taking these steps, you can avoid and treat the swimmer’s ear, which will let you enjoy your time in the water without pain or other problems.

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Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak has several decades of domain-specific experience under his belt. Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak has over 10 years of experience in his field. The clinician treats and manages a wide range of conditions such as Nasal Polyps, Radiation Necrosis in the Neck, Hyperthyroidism, Goiter

Some of the common conditions treated by the ENT surgeon are hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps. The cochlear implant helps bypass the damaged ear and also stimulates the auditory nerve. “Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of your tonsils and is performed if there is a frequent occurrence of tonsillitis.”
Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak

MBBS, MS ( ENT Specialist)Consultant ENT at Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida, U.P., India
ENT Surgeon – Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida
ENT Surgeon at Doxtreat Healthcare, Noida Sector- 20

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