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2007-04-22 7:51 AM

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Subject: Swimmer's Ear
I have just went through a bout of swimmer's ear. Any recommendations for avoiding it? I plan on getting a cap for swimming but I'm also wondering if using ear buds for running exacerbate the problem when you are sweating.


2007-04-22 1:12 PM
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get drop bottle full of rubbing alcohol.   after each swim, squirt some in year ears and let drain - it dries out the ear.

 

2007-04-23 2:38 PM
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yep, I get it in my left ear only. I use Mac's ear plugs. There a couple of different kinds and they work pretty well. I use the one that is about an inch long and it actually goes into your ear.

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2007-04-23 4:12 PM
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bootygirl - 2007-04-22 1:12 PM

get drop bottle full of rubbing alcohol.   after each swim, squirt some in year ears and let drain - it dries out the ear.

I use a swim cap and my ENT told me this as well.  He also said that earplugs can make the "moist environment" worse, and what you want is air getting in there, even while swimming.  He recommended the cap over the ear vs. plugs, so that's what I do.  I quit using the alcohol after a while and I've been fine.

2007-04-24 7:22 AM
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Subject: RE: Swimmer's Ear
thanks for all the tips. I picked up a swimming cap and I plan on hitting the pool tonight. I'll let you know how it goes.
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