Otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is a painful infection of the outer ear canal. It is typically caused by water remaining inside the ear after swimming, showering or bathing. The ...

Q. My daughter gets swimmer’s ear every summer. Is there anything I can do to prevent it? A. Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the ear canal. Swimmer’s ear is caused by ...

A blank stare, an awkward pause, and a curious furrow of the eyebrows. That was the face I was greeted with after a recent surf in Los Angeles. Per my usual routine, post-session I went to one of my ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal, the tubular opening that carries sounds from outside of the body to the eardrum. It can be caused by different types of bacteria or ...