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Are there any home remedies to treat swimmers ear?

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Otitis externa: Avoid any further trauma to the ear. Do not attempt to remove visible debris or drainage from the ear stop swimming or exposure to water until the condition improves apply heat to the ear to control the pain at home try a over-the-counter pain medicines such as Aspirin ibuprofen nonprescription ear drops are not usually strong enough to cure the problem. If thing did not work consult your doc.

Answered 5/19/2015

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Otitis externa: Avoid any further trauma to the ear do not attempt to remove visible debris or drainage from the ear stop swimming or exposure to water until the condition improves apply heat to the ear to control the pain at home try a over-the-counter pain medicines such as Aspirin Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen nonprescription ear drops are not usually strong enough to cure the problem. Consult your doctor.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Yes: It is important to ensure you're treating otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and not something else, as treatment of ear pain varies depending on the cause. Also, formal medical treatment is much more effective. With that said, rubbing alcohol, strong grain alcohol (e g bacardi 151), and/or white vinegar used as ear drops may help clear and prevent swimmer's ear. Would recommend to see a doctor....

Answered 11/5/2012

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