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Diseases & Conditions
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Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal. Swimmer's ear is either caused by a fungus or bacteria.
Causes may include:
- water that remains trapped in the ear canal
- being in warm, humid environment
- trauma to the ear canal
- foreign object in the ear canal
- eczema
Treatment may include:
- antibiotic ear drops
- oral antibiotics
- medication
- keeping the ear dry
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