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Swimmer's ear

Category: Ear, nose and throat health

Topic: Middle and inner ear problems

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Swimmer's ear is an infection or inflammation of the canal between the eardrum and the outer ear. Causes include water in the ear canal, mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning, and chemical irritation from hair treatment products.

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Swimmer's ear (otitis externa)

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Last updated:: 9 October 2017

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Swimmer's ear

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