UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear. According to the CDC, swimmer’s ear is most often caused by water staying in ...

Whether you regularly frequent the pool or you’re gearing up for another summer at the lake or beach, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the nuisance of having water trapped in your ear (and ...

Swimmer’s ear, a condition that occurs when water or moisture is trapped in the ear canal, is often talked about during summer, but health professionals say it is a year-round condition and doesn’t ...

That squishy feeling in your ear after a swim or shower can be really annoying. Getting water trapped in your ear is a common, uncomfortable experience, especially for swimmers, gym-goers, or people ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels like water is still in my ear. Then my ...

Q: Do you know of any good, safe ways of dealing with swimmer’s ear? I can usually feel it coming on (often within a couple of days of clearing out earwax or swimming in a lake or pond). I’d like to ...

A man who thought his ear was blocked from water went to a doctor and was told he was fine. A visit to a specialist a couple of days later found something else in his left ear: a cockroach. Zane ...

Hello, West Texas! Dr. Joshua Levinger, your local otolaryngologist right here in Odessa, wants to ensure you and your family can fully enjoy your summer in the pool without the discomfort of ear ...

A New Zealand man went for a swim recently to cool off during the hot summer days in the Southern Hemisphere nation and thought he had water stuck in his ear following the dip, but it turned out to be ...

Some people use rubbing alcohol to treat various ear conditions, such as swimmers’ ear or middle and inner ear infections. Rubbing alcohol is also known as isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. People ...

Healthline explains 12 different ways to help get water out of your ear. Some are more self-explanatory than others, while some require more steps: . Swimming safety: Swimming in freshwater? Here's ...