Swimmer's Ear causing you pain?

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It's that time of year for many places in which swimming is a common activity.  What about Swimmer's Ear?  What is this and have you ever had it?

The technical term for swimmer's ear is external otitis and happens when water traps bacteria inside our ear canal when doing water activities such as swimming. Symptoms include a sense of fullness in the ear, itching and very often, pain. A doctor can prescribe antibiotic drops to treat it.   https://www.medicinenet.com/otitis_externa/index.htm

There are also home remedies that your doctor may recommend such as using mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide but we recommend a doctor guiding you in this. It's also important to try to keep the ear dry by either using ear plugs or by turning the head sideways and gently shaking on both sides to remove water.

If you develop symptoms of swimmer's ear or your child does, see a doctor.  Here is a full article https://www.medicinenet.com/otitis_externa/article.htm#swimmers_ear_in_adults_and_children_definition_and_facts

Have you or your family ever had swimmer's ear?  How do you prevent it?