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Do you think it could be bad if i cleaned my ear that has swimmers ear with a water pick?
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Yes: Water that is not sterile contains some bacteria. That with a compromised ear canal that includes a bacterial infection is not going to help. You need debridement and antibiotics.
Answered 7/8/2013
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