Swimmer's Ear

We are in the dog days of summer and that means our kids are itching to get in the water. Swimming, splashing, and playing in the water is fun and great exercise for our kids. Occasionally all of this fun can lead to water in your child’s eyes, nose, and even ears. Swimmer’s ear is often caused by water that is trapped in your ear which fosters bacteria growth. This infection can run from the outside of your head to your ear drum.

There are a few key warning signs of swimmer’s ear. These signs include-

• ·         Pain in the outer ear
• ·         Itchiness
• ·         Fluid or pus leaking from the ear
• ·         Difficulty hearing

Doctors commonly prescribe ear drops to relieve swimmer's ear. Many doctors will recommend avoiding swimming, using hearing aids, in-ear head phones, and excessive cleaning of your ears while you are recovering from swimmer’s ear.

Watch our aftercare video for additional information on swimmer’s ear and how to apply ear drops.