Ear pain after swimming

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Asked for Female, 6 Years

My 6 year old is complaining of ear pain after coming from her swimming classes everyday. What can be done to prevent water from entering her ears while swimming? Is there any ear drop which can be used for this purpose and how it has to be used?

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Usually it is due to infection of external canal which is common in swimmers

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment

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