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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.
Answered 1/1/2023
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No: It's an infection of the ear canal that can be cured.
Answered 7/29/2014
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