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What to do about ear very painful and feels plugged after swimming?
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Swimmers ear: External otitis, often called swimmers ear. You can get over the counter ear drops to try. You often need antibiotics. See your MD, or ENT doc. Also keep the ear dry. No Q-tips.
Answered 3/15/2015
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