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'''Swimmer’s Ear''' (otitis externa) is an ] of the ] so that head movement or touching of the ear is very ]. There may also be ] that drains from the ear.
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⚫ '''Swimmer’s Ear''' (otitis externa) is an infection of the ear and/or outer ear canal. It can cause the ear to itch or become red and inflamed so that head movement or touching of the ear is very painful. There may also be pus that drains from the ear. Swimmer’s Ear is often caused by infection with a germ called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This germ is common in the environment (soil, water) and is microscopic so that it can’t be seen with the naked eye. Although all age groups are affected by Swimmer’s Ear, it is more common in children and young adults and can be extremely painful. It is caused by prolonged exposure of the ear to contaminated water or objects. Treatment for the early stages of swimmer’s ear includes careful cleaning of the ear canal and eardrops that inhibit bacterial growth. Mild acid solutions such as boric or acetic acid are effective for early infections.
Swimmer’s Ear is often caused by infection with a ] called ''Pseudomonas aeruginosa''. This germ is common in the environment (], ]) A

⚫ lthough all age groups are affected by Swimmer’s Ear, it is more common in children and young adults and can be extremely painful. It is caused by prolonged exposure of the ear to contaminated water or objects. Treatment for the early stages of swimmer’s ear includes careful cleaning of the ear canal and eardrops that inhibit bacterial growth. Mild acid solutions such as ] or ] are effective for early infections.

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Swimmer’s Ear (otitis externa) is an infection of the [[ear (anatomy)|ear) and/or outer ear canal. It can cause the ear to itch or become red and inflamed so that head movement or touching of the ear is very painful. There may also be pus that drains from the ear.

Swimmer’s Ear is often caused by infection with a microbe called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This germ is common in the environment (soil, water) A

lthough all age groups are affected by Swimmer’s Ear, it is more common in children and young adults and can be extremely painful. It is caused by prolonged exposure of the ear to contaminated water or objects. Treatment for the early stages of swimmer’s ear includes careful cleaning of the ear canal and eardrops that inhibit bacterial growth. Mild acid solutions such as boric or acetic acid are effective for early infections.