Swimmer's ear
My daughter swims year round and has recently been getting ear infections. Can they be prevented?
- Jovana
Swimmer's ear, or external otitis, is a common childhood infection that occurs in children who swim or dive for long periods of time. The good news is that outer ear infections can often be prevented.
For starters, your daughter should avoid putting objects like ear plugs and cotton balls into her ears unless otherwise directed by her doctor. She should also avoid cleaning her ears with cotton swabs or sharp materials (like bobby pins), which could scratch the skin and allow bacteria or fungi to enter. Talk to your daughter's doctor about using acid alcohol drops like SwimEar at the end of a swim to prevent infection.
Swimmer's ear can be treated with antibiotics. Your daughter's doctor will probably recommend that she stay out of the pool while she's recovering.
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