Otitis externa, more commonly known as “swimmer’s ear” due to its prevalence in swimmers, can be both painful and a training deterrent. Knowing how to treat and prevent swimmer’s ear is important for ...

Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but ...

The name was made for good reason. Deep explains, “It's usually caused by water remaining in your ear after swimming, creating a moist environment for bacteria to thrive. Water from potentially ...

Kathryn Noonan, MD is a neurotologist at Tufts Medical Center. She has board certifications in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric and adult neurotology, and skull base surgery. She is ...

Summer is less than a month away, with more time for swimming in the pool, boogie-boarding in the surf, or wakeboarding at the lake. If your child suddenly experiences ear pain after swimming, or if ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's one of the most annoying feelings in the world. It's a hot day and you take a dip in the pool or ocean to cool off. Feeling ambitious, you do a lap, maybe two, before ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ...

If you're planning to go swimming anytime soon, it might be a good idea to keep a close watch on your child's ears. Doctors say that during the summer there is an increase in the number of patients ...

As the weather heats up and people look to cool off in pools, oceans and lakes the risk for swimmer’s ear also rises. But there are ways to prevent the painful condition. Unlike an infection of the ...