Swimmer's Ear and Swimming

[scramjet]

This is not exactly aviation related, but I just got over a painful case of otitis externa in my left ear; today is my last day of the seven day prescription of ear drops I was prescribed. My case of swimmer's ear wasn't actually caused by swimming but in about a week from now, I'll be engaging in some low key pool swimming while traveling. This won't cause any issues will it? Should I maybe wear a swimming cap that covers my ears or something?

Thanks for any answers you can provide!

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

Use of shower caps while bathing and earplugs while swimming will help keep water out of the ear canal.

• The best earplugs are often soft balls of special wax. The wax can be purchased at most pharmacies. Simply roll a small ball of wax in your hands and press it into the outer ear.

Homemade ear drops also help prevent swimmer's ear after water exposure.

• Make a 50:50 mixture of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol for use after swimming or exposure to water. Apply 3-4 drops in each ear canal after swimming. This helps dry the canal and maintain the acidic environment of the ear canal.

 

[scramjet]

Thanks!

 

[Bandit_Driver]

Use of shower caps while bathing and earplugs while swimming will help keep water out of the ear canal.

• The best earplugs are often soft balls of special wax. The wax can be purchased at most pharmacies. Simply roll a small ball of wax in your hands and press it into the outer ear.

Homemade ear drops also help prevent swimmer's ear after water exposure.

• Make a 50:50 mixture of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol for use after swimming or exposure to water. Apply 3-4 drops in each ear canal after swimming. This helps dry the canal and maintain the acidic environment of the ear canal.

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