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Swimmer’s ear is a common childhood condition that happens when the ear canal becomes infected, usually after swimming or bathing.
214-456-6862
Fax: 214-456-7115
469-497-2504
Fax: 469-497-2510
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Request an Appointment with codes: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
Swimmer's ear, also called otitis externa, is inflammation of the external ear canal that may happen when water gets into the ear and does not drain. The moisture left in the ear causes bacteria or fungi to grow in the ear canal, which leads to an infection.
Children typically develop swimmer’s ear after spending a lot of time in the water swimming. However, swimmer’s ear may also develop due to several other causes.
The main cause of swimmer’s ear is when a child spends a lot of time in the water swimming.
However, swimmer’s ear may also be caused by: