Swimmer's ear (Otitis externa) is an inflammation of the ear canal and outer ear. This infection is often treated with prescription eardrops. The predominant, and typically only, symptom of swimmer's ear is pain in the ear. Swimmer's ear differs from other ear aches in that the pain worsens when the outer ear is touched or pulled gently.
To help prevent swimmer's ear:
- Wear earplugs while swimming
- Dry your ears after swimming with a towel or hair dryer
- Use alcohol-based eardrops to clear water from your ears
- Don't use cotton swabs, which can scratch the ear canal and provide an infection site
- Don't swim in polluted water
- To avoid aggravating swimmer's ear, temporarily avoid washing hair or swimming
*Source: Wikepedia
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