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Otitis Externa / Swimmer's Ear - infection of the outer ear (ear canal)

This video is about Otitis Externa or Swimmer's Ear (infection of the outer ear) Otitis Externa (OE) usually caused by water exposure Symptoms typically are ear pain and drainage, and sometimes tenderness, redness, swelling Almost never have symptoms outside of the ear (no fever, stuffy nose, runny nose, etc) Mild OE may be treated with over-the-counter medications like Swim Ear More severe OR generally require medicated (antibiotic or antifungal medications +/- steroid) If ear clogged, may need to be suctioned If ear canal significantly swollen, may need an ear wick to prevent canal from swelling shut If it keeps happening, consider staying out of the water, wearing special ear plugs for swimming, and/or drying the ear after Try to air out the ear until healed Dry ear precautions until resolved as well