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The specialist told me that i have an outer ear infection and need to keep my ears dry, should i wear earplugs?
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No: You could use a mixture of 1:1 white vinegar to rubbing alcohol and place a few drops in the ear canal after swimming and this will dry out the ear. You could also use a hairdryer at low speed. Earplugs do not help.
Answered 6/5/2017
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