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Swimmer's ear - chronic - Prevention

Alternative Names

Ear infection - outer ear - chronic; Otitis externa - chronic

Prevention:

Dry the ear thoroughly after swimming. Individuals who swim frequently should consider earplugs. Swimmer's ear from any cause should be treated completely, and treatment should not be stopped sooner than recommended by the doctor.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/22/2007
  • Cyrus Badshah, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Medical Director, Chest (TB)Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.