Ear Dryer- Reduce Ear Canal Infection for Swimmer’s Ear

Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear and ear canal that usually occurs after water has gotten stuck in the ear canal. It can be painful.

The medical term for swimmer’s ear is otitis externa. Swimmer’s ear is different than middle ear infections, known as otitis media, that are common among children.

Swimmer’s ear is treatable, and regular ear care helps prevent it.

Not just for kids and swimmers

Swimmer’s ear doesn’t discriminate — get it at any age, even if you don’t swim. Water or moisture trapped in the ear canal causes it, so showers, baths, washing your hair, or a humid environment is all you need.

Other causes include things stuck in your ear canal, excessive ear cleaning, or contact with chemicals like hair dye or hairspray. Eczema or psoriasis can make it easier to get swimmer’s ear. Ear plugs, earbuds, and hearing aids also increase the risk.

7 tips for preventing and treating swimmer’s ear

1. It’s the bacteria

The water stuck in your ear canal creates the ideal place for germs and bacteria to grow.

2. Essential earwax

Water in your ear can also remove earwax, attracting germs and fungi. Earwax is a beautiful thing! It stops dust and other harmful objects from going deep into your ears.

3. Clean ears, not wax-free ears

Earwax helps prevent infections. Don’t stick cotton swabs in your ears — they only push it closer to your eardrum. This can then affect your hearing. Remember, nothing smaller than your elbow in your ear.

4. Dry your ears

Use ear plugs, a bathing cap, or a wetsuit hood to keep water from getting in your ears — and dry your ears after swimming or bathing with the Youbetter Ear Dryer.

5. Get the water out

Tilt your head while pulling on an earlobe to straighten your ear canal. If you have trouble getting water out, with theYoubetter Ear Dryer, with warm soothing air, very quiet noise, costs about 2-3min until the ear feels dry.

6. See your physician

As soon as you suspect a problem, call your physician. Early treatment prevents the infection from spreading. If you have debris in your ear canal, they’ll remove it, so the antibiotic drops get to the infection. A 7 to 10-day course of ear drops usually clears up swimmer’s ear. Your physician may recommend ibuprofen or acetaminophen to relieve pain.

7. Dry ears for 7-10 days

Keep your ear as dry as possible for 7 to 10 days when treated for swimmer’s ear. Baths instead of showers, and avoid swimming and water sports.