Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert explains how to prevent and treat ...

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 ...

Swimmer's Ear (ear ache) is an infection of the ear and/or outer ear canal. It can cause the ear to itch or become red and inflamed so that head movement or touching of the ear is very painful. There ...

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 ...

Summer means time in the sun and more than likely time spent swimming. When engaged in water activities, we recommend staying in tune with safety tips and health precautions to avoid conditions such ...

This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing an uptick in COVID cases. They are also seeing some upper respiratory viruses, stomach bugs and summer colds. UPMC Children ...

(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 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Thomas Schrepfer, University of Florida and Rex Haberman, University of Florida (THE ...