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Swimmer's Ear

Alternate Names : Acute Otitis Externa, External Canal Infection

Swimmer's Ear | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

Swimmer's ear is diagnosed by examining the outer ear canal. Cultures can be helpful if the infection is not responding to treatments.


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Swimmer's Ear: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Mark Loury, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01



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