Otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is a painful infection of the outer ear canal. It is typically caused by water remaining inside the ear after swimming, showering or bathing. The ...

(CNN)– If you’ve ever experienced an ear infection, then you know how uncomfortable and even painful it can be. Swimmer’s ear is a specific type of ear infection that also causes discomfort and pain ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Antibiotic or antiseptic drops are the best approach to treating swimmer's ear, according to a new research review. And while oral antibiotics are often prescribed along ...

It’s as accurate a name as you’ll find for a malady that does, indeed, tend to strike swimmers. Swimmer’s ear. So what is it? According to Dr. Helen Yang, a pediatrician with Sunshine Valley ...

Q: You have given your readers some very bad advice. As a practicing physician for 44 years, I advise my patients after they bathe, shower or swim to simply use a hair dryer to gently blow warm (not ...