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Swimmer's Ear


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Alternate Names : Ear Infection - Outer Ear - Acute, Otitis Externa - Acute

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Swimmer's Ear Diagnosis & Tests

When the physician looks in the ear, it appears red and swollen, including the ear canal. The ear canal may appear eczema-like, with scaly shedding of skin. Touching or moving the outer ear increases the pain. It may be difficult for the physician to see the eardrum with an otoscope. Taking some of the ear's drainage and doing a culture on it may identify bacteria or fungus.

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Review Date : 8/27/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network(8/17/2001).

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