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    david_cohen
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    Water stays in my ears after swimming and they hurt. 🏊 What prevents and treats swimmer’s ear?

    Swimmer's ear: preventing painful outer ear infections

    Treatment

    Step Why
    Dry ears after water 💨 Tilt and towel
    Ear drops as directed 💧 Drying alcohol-acetic mixes
    No cotton swabs 🚫 Pushes debris in
    Earplugs 🏊 Reduce water entry
    • See doctor for ear canal infection
    • Keep ear dry during healing
    • Use prescribed drops

    How do you keep swimmer’s ear away? 🌊

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