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24Jun09 Summer is The Season For Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa)

The beginning of summer sees an increase in the number of cases of otitis externa, better known as swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation in the external ear canal, and is usually caused by skin inside the ear becoming irritated by water. The ear is then infected by bacteria, and in a few cases, [...]