A member asked:

2nd ear infection same ear in 2 months. cleared up now returned, frustrating, swim 3 days a week used aqua ear after swimming.why the re-occurrence?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

In or out?: Swimmers ear is considered an external ear infection and is very common. You need antibiotic drops not oral Cephalexin (i saw that as one of your current meds). If you have an infection on your eardrum, it is probably not related to swimming.

Answered 6/24/2014

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