swimmer's ear
Wet ear infection
Swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear canal, typically caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming.
The trapped moisture creates an environment where bacteria thrive, leading to inflammation, pain, and itching: I got swimmer's ear after a week at the pool.
The medical term is otitis externa.
Passage to eardrum
Chemically disinfected aquatic solution
- lake waterLiquid from inland bodies
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
humidity · earwax removal · eczema · psoriasis · allergic reaction · scratching · debris
Irritating skin sensation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
redness · muffled hearing · fullness · warmth · throbbing · sensitivity · discomfort · drainage
Pendant lobe jewelry
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- ear cleaningRemoving debris from auditory canal
- topical treatmentMedicine applied locally
Insertable sound blockers
- swim capWatertight head covering for pools
- head tiltingSideways neck movement
- towel dryingRemoving wetness with fabric
- vinegar rinseDiluted acetic hair treatment
ear canal
Passage to eardrum
chlorinated water
Chemically disinfected aquatic solution
- lake waterLiquid from inland bodies
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungusSpore-bearing organism
moisture · humidity · earwax removal · eczema · psoriasis · allergic reaction · scratching · debris
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
swelling · redness · muffled hearing · fullness · warmth · throbbing · sensitivity · discomfort · drainage · odor
eardrops
Pendant lobe jewelry
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- ear cleaningRemoving debris from auditory canal
earplugs
Insertable sound blockers
- swim capWatertight head covering for pools
- head tiltingSideways neck movement
- towel dryingRemoving wetness with fabric
ear canal infection
Inflamed auditory passage
- outer ear infectionInflamed auditory canal
- ear disordersear pain, tinnitus, hearing loss, earache, inner ear infection
- ear infectionsouter ear infection, inner ear infection, ear canal infection, chronic ear infection
- earear canal, inner ear, middle ear, outer ear, pinna
- ear painearache, ear pain, ear infection, otitis, ear inflammation
- ENT conditionsear infection, tinnitus, sinusitis, hearing loss, sore throat
- water injuriesdrowning, near drowning, near-drowning, jellyfish sting, shark bite