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Few things are more refreshing than a dip in a lake on a hot day.

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But as you or your children enjoy your swimming this summer, keep an eye on your ears. A condition called swimmer’s ear can lead to a lot of misery.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to prevent and treat this common infection of the external — or outer — ear canal known both as swimmer’s ear and “otitis externa.”

It commonly results from water in the ear after swimming, but it can be from other causes, such as hearing aids, cotton swabs, certain skin conditions or anything that damages the skin of the ear canal.

Water creates a moist environment that allows bacteria to grow and infect the ear canal. It’s frequently caused by the bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa, but other bacteria and fungus can also cause swimmer’s ear.

How do you know you have swimmer’s ear?

What’s the difference between swimmer’s ear and an ear infection?

Swimmer’s ear symptoms can vary from

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