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Docs, wanted to know if i can get in the pool if i wear ear plugs after an ear infection?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ear infection: You would be better off using nose plugs to prevent a middle ear infection.because water and mucus can enter your middle through your euchstacian tubes. If you had a swimmers ear wearing ear plugs would be more fitting

Answered 8/4/2018

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