What exactly is Swimmer's Ear and what are some ways to treat or avoid it?
What are some ways to treat Swimmer's Ear? Are there home remedies for Swimmer's Ear or must you see a doctor for treatment?
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People who clean their ears frequently, swim or submerge their ears often in bath water upset that wax or soften the thin skin of the ear canal.
According to the MayoClinic
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Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal. In most cases, bacteria cause this infection in the thin layer of skin lining the canal.
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Swimmer's ear is normally not serious if treated and protected against early on. Usually someone experiencing this condition will have these symptoms:
*Itchy ears
*Drainage that is free of odor
*Some discomfort
*Skin in the ear canal that appears to be red
More serious problems usually have these symptoms:
*Pus coming from the ear
*Pressure
*Disturbed hearing
*The feeling of a stuffed up ear
Very serious symptoms include:
*A great deal of pain
*Skin that crust
*Skin that is red outside of the ear
*Swollen lymph nodes
It is recommended to see a doctor at the first sign, because the condition can progress into a serious nature.
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You will be more suspectible to swimmer's ear if you have a narrow ear canal, have excessive amounts of ear wax or if you live in a warm and humid climate.
Symtpoms of swimmer's ear include feeling of fullness or pain in the ear, hearing loss or drainage from the ear. The pain associated with swimmer's ear increases when chewing.
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