Swimmer’s Ear
Show 1438: Bites, Burns, and Blisters? Solving S…
This week, we welcome dermatologist Dr. Chris Adigun to our studio to answer your questions about summer skin problems. You can call in your stories and questions about bites, burns and blisters betwe…
How to Avoid Swimmer’s Ear
When water gets into the ears from a bathtub, lake or swimming pool, there is a risk that it could encourage an infection in the outer ear. Because this type of infection is so common among people who…
Safe Ways of Dealing with Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear canal. Usually a person develops such an infection after the ear is exposed to water for an extended period of time. Many readers have found ways of deal…
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear in People and Dog…
Swimmers may sometimes have to deal with a painful infection in the outer part of the ear. Otitis externa hurts when you wiggle the ear. Usually the problem can be traced to fungi or bacteria prolifer…
Triathlete Has Simple Remedy to Prevent Pain fro…
Q. When I was training for triathlons I was told to mix a solution of alcohol, vinegar and glycerin in a squirt bottle. After swimming I would shake the bottle and apply a few drops in each ear, letti…