Swimmer's Ear

It's summer! Everyone is enjoying the beach, the pool, and spas. The perfect time to prevent a painful episode of Swimmer's Ear.

However, swimmer's ear can also happen from getting water in the ear in the tub or shower as well.

Swimmer's Ear is an outer ear infection that usually occurs after swimming.

Try putting two drops of rubbing alcohol in the ears after swimming to prevent swimmers ear.

If you suspect your child already has swimmer's ear, contact your child's physician for medication (ear drops).

In the meantime, a heating pad may soothe the pain until the medication begins to work.

Medications such as ibuprophen or acetaminophen may be helpful in alleviating pain, but the best remedy is prevention.

Do not attempt to fly on an airplane until the condition has cleared up. The cabin pressure will be very painful and possibly worsen the condition.

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