Summer is coming, swimming is a very good exercise and summer-heat relieving activity. However, when swimming, attention should be paid to protecting ears to prevent swimming-related ear diseases. Is there what who may cause ear diseases caused by swimming? 1. External auditory canal inflammation Otitis externa caused by swimming is also called [swimmer’s ear]. When swimming or bathing, bacteria and other pathogenic bacteria enter the ear with the water flow. The warm and humid environment in the ear is suitable for bacteria reproduction, thus causing otitis externa. Symptoms of otitis externa mainly include: Ear redness, ear canal pruritus, ear excrement increase, ear canal pus flow, fever, external auditory canal pain, or headache 2. Childhood otitis media Due to children’s developmental Read More …