This video is about Otitis Externa or Swimmer's Ear (infection of the outer ear)
Otitis Externa (OE) usually caused by water exposure
Symptoms typically are ear pain and drainage, and sometimes tenderness, redness, swelling
Almost never have symptoms outside of the ear (no fever, stuffy nose, runny nose, etc)
Mild OE may be treated with over-the-counter medications like Swim Ear
More severe OR generally require medicated (antibiotic or antifungal medications +/- steroid)
If ear clogged, may need to be suctioned
If ear canal significantly swollen, may need an ear wick to prevent canal from swelling shut
If it keeps happening, consider staying out of the water, wearing special ear plugs for swimming, and/or drying the ear after
Try to air out the ear until healed
Dry ear precautions until resolved as well
