Question 1

is swimmers ear  contagious?

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No, it comes-: -from contaminated water or the chemicals in pools. Not spread person2 person.

Question 2

how long does swimmer ear last for?

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Not long: Cindy,

If you are not re-exposing yourself, swimmer's ear (an ear canal irritation from chlorine) should only last a few days. If it persists, it could be an infection, and you should see your doctor. Hope this helps!

Question 3

severe pain in ear. feels like my e tube is swollen,pops when i swallow or yawn. tried rubbing alcohol,swimmer ear drops, peroxide,small foul drainage

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ENT doc: Sounds like you have a bad swimmers ear problem. Best bet is to see an ENT doc ASAP. If weekend, go to ER.

Question 4

is swimmers ear permanent?

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Not permanent: Swimmer's ear describes infection of the external auditory canal. While the infection can be chronic and recurrent, particularly in swimmers and those who tend to get water or moisture in their ear canals, it is not a "permanent" disease.

Question 5

how can i fix swimmers ear?

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Debridement, drops: First thing is removing the debris that accompanies the infection. The next is treating the infection with either antibiotic ear drops, or when there is an intact ear drum, treatment with vinegar/water mixture.

Question 6

reasons for chronic swimmers ear?

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Ocean water: The exposure of the ear canal to contaminated water is one cause. If you have recurrent infections of the sinuses, lungs,skin and ears, please discuss an immune work up with your pediatrician.

Question 7

how to tell if i have swimmers ear?

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Swimmers ear: If you have a smelly discharge from your ear , it may  and i emphasize it may indicate swimmers ear. Also if gently tug on the pinnacle of the ear and you elicit pain it's a good bet that you have swimmers ear.

Question 8

how to stop the pain of swimmers ear?

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Pain reliever: Apart from managing the cause of the infection- bacterial or fungal treatment, to resolve the infection, pain from swimmer's ear can be controlled with the use of pain relievers. Otc pain medications should work quite well. Pain not controlled with these medications, should prompt further investigation.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of swimmers ear?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Typically ear pain associated with ear swelling, redness, itching, drainage, hearing loss. See a doctor.

Question 10

what is swimmers ear and how can it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Swimmers ear: Usually seen in the younger age.Usually due to swimming in dirty water. Its an infection of the outer ear canal.  Treatment is to use antibiotics. If its a fungal infection then anti-fungals.

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