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Advice from Tom, Devon:

Use ear plugs or Vaseline-coated cotton balls when swimming or showering.

Advice from Dr Brian W. Hands, M.D:

Blow-dry your ears. Eliminate the moisture in your ears, says Dr. Hands, every time you get them wet, whether or not you suspect an infection. Pull the flap of your ear up and out to straighten the ear canal and aim your hair dryer into your ear from 18 to 20 inches away. Use either a warm or cool setting, but let the dryer blow for 30 seconds. That will dry the ear, eliminating the moist conditions bacteria and fungi find most attractive for growth.

Advice from mother of 4 kids:

Mix EQUAL parts of vinegar (white is best) and rubbing alcohol. Put drops into the ears after swimming. When you put the drops in (you can use a straw as a dropper) make sure that the fluid goes ALL the way into the ear canal .

Advice from some-one that doesn't mind looking daft :):

Stand on one foot, the one that corresponds with the swimmers ear, and with the ear facing down towards the floor, jump up and down. The water should drain in about a minute or so.

Please note: Many remedies for swimmers ear are not actually cures; they are preventative. If you think you have swimmers ear, and these don't help, please consult your GP.

What is Swimmer's Ear?
Swimmers ear or otitis externa can begin with itching, but do try not to scratch as this can make it worse. Ear ache is the usual indication of swimmer's ear. Just touching or knocking the outside of the ear can hurt. The infection also could make it harder to hear because of the swelling in the ear canal.

If your GP decides you have swimmer's ear, they will help you clear of the infection. To do that, they will probably prescribe antibiotic ear drops that will kill the bacteria.

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