Question 1

is swimmers ear permanent?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

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 4

swimmers ear still blocked 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Swimmer's ear or wax: Swimmer's ear is inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal.  It can be treated with drops; it is reasonable to try vinegar drops first before obtaining a prescription drop.  If the ear is completely blocked, however, it could be from impacted wax.  This can be softened with hydrogen peroxide then flushed out with warm water.  If neither treatment works, see your doctor!

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what are the symptoms of swimmers ear?

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

Question 8

what can be done to cure my swimmers ear?

Accepted Answer

Debridement: The infected stuff should be cleaned out by an ent. Antibiotic drops are also needed. You can facilitate this on your own with irrigation of your ear with vinegar/water if your ear drum is intact.

Question 9

swimmers ear home remedies to relieve pain?

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Ibuprofen: If you have swimmer's ear that is an infection of the ear canal and is going to require antibiotic treatment.  In the meantime take ibuprofen for pain.

Question 10

what is the best way to treat swimmers ear ?

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Verified ?: There are basic issues involved.One is the excess amount of swelling due to moisture and irritation from germs. The basic treatment includes prescription combination meds that kill germs and reduce the swelling. Use of a mixture of half/half vinegar &amp; rubbing alcohol sometimes helps &amp; will often prevent the problem if used after swimming.

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