Acute otitis externa, more commonly called swimmer’s ear, isan infection of the outer ear.
It tends to occur in the summer months when people are more likely to go swimming.
For example, depending on the cause of the infection, antibiotics may be of limited use.
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A timely diagnosis by a medical professional is essential to help prevent the condition from developing.
As previously mentioned, otitis externa is an infection of the outer ear.
The main focus oftreatingotitis externa is addressing infection.
Otitis externa can be because of bacteria, fungi, or other germs.
In most uncomplicated cases of otitis externa, you should only be treated with eardrops.
There is no evidence that over-the-counter drops are effective for treating swimmer’s ear.
If symptoms are still persisting or getting worse, return to your medical provider to be checked again.
However, this is not common.
Treating Inflammation
Otitis externa can cause your ear to become red and inflamed.
Prevention
Preventing otitis externa in the first place is superior to any treatment.
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