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Ear, Swimmer's

Does this describe your symptom?

 
  • An infection of the skin that lines the ear canal.
  • Itchy and somewhat painful ear canal.
  • Currently engaged in swimming.
  • Discomfort when the ear is moved up and down.
  • The ear feels plugged.
  • Discharge is slight in amount and clear.
    Cause
  • Water repeatedly trapped in the ear canal makes the lining becomes wet and swollen and prone to superficial infection (swimmer's ear). Ear canals were meant to be dry.

    Return to School

  • Swimmer's ear is not contgious. No need to miss any school or daycare.

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