swimmer's ear
Americannoun
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A: You can purchase over-the-counter ear drops to prevent swimmer’s ear.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024
Major culprits included bacteria that cause a dangerous pneumonia called Legionnaires disease; Pseudomonas, which causes a rash and swimmer’s ear; and, again, the diarrhea-dealing parasite, Cryptosporidium.
From The Verge • Jun. 29, 2018
A Sunday morning trip to urgent care brought a diagnosis of swimmer’s ear — an infection of the outer ear canal — and a prescription for ear drops.
From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2016
Chlorine disinfectants can quickly disarm bacteria and viruses, preventing waterborne illnesses such as cholera, as well as less dramatic maladies like swimmer’s ear.
From Slate • May 27, 2016
Using a customized computer chip that maintains gentle airflow and monitors heating, the DryEar does what other swimmer's ear products can't do.
From Time Magazine Archive
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