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Swimmer's Ear - Chronic
Alternate Names : Ear Infection - Outer Ear - Chronic, Otitis Externa - Chronic
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Chronic Swimmer's Ear Treatment
The goal is to cure the infection, usually with ear drops containing antibiotics. Corticosteroids can reduce itching and inflammation. Sometimes other remedies such as acetic acid (vinegar) drops may be used.
If the ear canal is very swollen, a wick may be placed in the ear to allow the drops to travel to the end of the canal. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) may help relieve pain.
In elderly individuals or diabetics with persistent ear pain or drainage, malignant otitis externa is a possibility. The ears should be evaluated with CT scanning to look for bone erosion. Malignant otitis externa is treated with high-dose intravenous antibiotics effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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• Definition
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Symptoms & Signs
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Prevention
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Diagnosis & Tests
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Treatment
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Prognosis
• Chronic Swimmer's Ear Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Malignant Otitis Externa
• Swimmer's Ear
Other Topics
• Ear Discharges or Bleeding
• Earache
• Hearing Loss
Review Date : 8/27/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by David N. Fisman, M.D., M.P.H., FRCP(C). Hamilton Department of Social and Public Health Services, and McMaster University Division of Infectious Diseases, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (9/8/2001).
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