• Why does my daughter keep getting swimmer's ear?

My 11 year old daughter keeps getting swimmer's ear, I never see her go under the water. Why does my daughter keep getting swimmer's ear?

2 Answers

  • Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
  • Larkspur, California

Repeated chlorine in ear canals. Washing out of protective cerumen and normal ear canal flora. Need to to irrigate ears with water in shower. after swimming, Can use acetasol ear drops after swimming to re-acidify

  • Pediatrician
  • Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Usually when inside the ear stays moist. Blow dry her ear when she gets a shower, washes her hair etc. You can also use 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol and put a few drops in each ear when she gets through swimming

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