Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert explains how to prevent and treat ...

Swimmer's Ear (ear ache) is an infection of the ear and/or outer ear canal. It can cause the ear to itch or become red and inflamed so that head movement or touching of the ear is very painful. There ...

Summer is less than a month away, with more time for swimming in the pool, boogie-boarding in the surf, or wakeboarding at the lake. If your child suddenly experiences ear pain after swimming, or if ...

Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but ...

UPMC Express Care providers are seeing patients with swimmers’ ear. This is an infection in the ear canal that is often triggered by water in the ear from swimming. The water allows bacteria to grow ...

Spending time in the water during the summer is one of the most common and practical ways to find relief from the heat. However, as fun and enjoyable as a day splashing around in lakes, pools or ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Several beach goers are going kite surfing at Ledbetter beach this week. But before entering the water, they take extra precaution to protect their ears by putting on ear plugs ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Thomas Schrepfer, University of Florida and Rex Haberman, University of Florida (THE ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience ...