Swimmer's ear: what it is and how to treat it
It doesn't just affect swimmers!
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Swimmer's ear is usually associated with a beach vacation or a dip in the local swimming pool, but did you know you can get swimmer's ear on dry land, too? In most cases, this irritation or infection of the outer ear and ear canal will need treatment, usually with eardrops prescribed by your healthcare provider, but there are some home treatments you can also try.
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