Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images ...

Whether you’re plunging into your neighborhood pool or jumping waves at the beach, an ugly bout of swimmer’s ear may be just a splash away. Acute otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an ...

Nothing can mess up your swim training like an ear infection. The good news though? It’s easily avoided – and here’s how.

1. Wear bathing cap, ear plugs or custom fitted swim molds while swimming to prevent water from entering the ear. 2. Use a towel to dry your ears well. 3. Tilt head and hold each ear facing down to ...

Kathryn Noonan, MD is a neurotologist at Tufts Medical Center. She has board certifications in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric and adult neurotology, and skull base surgery. She is ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Several beach goers are going kite surfing at Ledbetter beach this week. But before entering the water, they take extra precaution to protect their ears by putting on ear plugs ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an increase in cases of viral upper respiratory infections and strep throat. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience ...

This painful, itchy infection can dampen summer fun. Here’s how to avoid getting it. Ask Well This painful, itchy infection can dampen summer fun. Here’s how to avoid getting it. Credit...Joyce Lee ...