How to relieve swimmer's ear pain?

Question

After swimming, my ear started hurting a lot, and it feels blocked. I think it's swimmer's ear. What are some ways to relieve this pain at home?

Nisha Chawla · Accepted Answer

I totally get it, that throbbing pain in the ear after swimming is absolutely miserable and makes it hard to even sleep. Try to keep the ear completely dry and don't let any water get inside when you shower. You can place a warm, dry compress on the side of your face to help soothe the ache.

Amit Saxena · Answer

I had swimmer's ear last month and tried to wait it out, but it just wasted my time and became more painful. A quick visit to the ENT doctor got me the right antibiotic ear drops, and the pain vanished in a day. Don't delay, just get it checked so you can focus on work.

Kishore Kumar · Answer

Ear pain can be very delicate, so one must be careful not to put random oils or drops inside the ear canal. You can gently apply a warm cloth around the outer ear to ease the throbbing. It is best to let a doctor examine it to see if there is any fluid trapped inside.

Simran Kaur · Answer

I know how scary it feels when you have sharp ear pain, it instantly makes you worry about your hearing. Try to stay calm, as it is usually just a mild outer ear infection from trapped pool water. Just avoid poking it with cotton buds and consult a doctor to get safe ear drops.

Rahul Verma · Answer

My ear is feeling so clogged and painful after my swim yesterday, is this normal? It hurts even when I gently touch my earlobe. Did anyone else get relief from just keeping it dry, or do I absolutely need to see a doctor today?

How to relieve swimmer's ear pain?

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Consult a ent specialist

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