The Post-Swimming Earache: Is It Swimmer’s Ear or a Deeper Infection? Summer holidays, swimming lessons, and weekend pool sessions are staples of childhood. However, many parents find themselves searching for answers when a few hours in the water are followed by a child crying from intense, throbbing ear pain. When the outer ear becomes so tender that even resting their head on a pillow causes tears, the culprit is frequently Otitis Externa , commonly known as Swimmer’s Ear . Unlike middle ear infections, which sit safely behind the eardrum, swimmer’s ear is an aggressive inflammation of the skin lining the ear canal itself . This guide explains why this painful condition happens, how to treat it, and when your child needs a specialist ENT assessment. What Exactly is Swimmer’s Ear? The ear canal is a dark, warm, narrow tube—the perfect environment for bacteria and fungi to grow if conditions change. Normally, ear wax acts as a water-resistant, acidic shield that keeps the lini...
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