Swimming is one of the best workouts for your body and playing in the water can certainly improve spirits as well. However, it’s important to keep your ears protected, especially for serious water ...

Otitis externa, more commonly known as “swimmer’s ear” due to its prevalence in swimmers, can be both painful and a training deterrent. Knowing how to treat and prevent swimmer’s ear is important for ...

If you spend a lot of time in the water, a good pair of swimming earplugs can make a real difference to your comfort and ear health. Designed to create a watertight seal, they help prevent water from ...

Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: Our 12-year-old son loves swimming. He’s in the pool all year, without any problems. This summer, he started taking surfing lessons, and he got a pretty bad earache. His pediatrician ...

Now that summer is in full swing, people lucky enough to have their own pool (or at least live near someone who does) are probably spending a lot of time in the water. And while that’s a great way to ...

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 swimmer’s ear ...