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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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Dr. Harold Kim answered

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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A member asked:

Do you think it could be bad if i cleaned my ear that has swimmers ear with a water pick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Kim answered

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