Anyone ever had issues with chronic ear infections or swimmers ear?
I have had them all my life, as an infant to a crazy older lady...
They used to occur 3-4 times a year, then I got custom ear molds about made about 8 years ago for swim and showers, and down to maybe 1 every 12-18 months. Last week I started feeling the usual fluid in my ear and tenderness, so I’ve been keeping my head out of the pool water and still wearing my earplugs. Today, it’s officially a full blown ear infection and the ENT used the little vacuum tube to drain it.
You all are so resourceful and I was hoping maybe you all had some suggestions that I could take to an ENT dr or fix on my own.
I have had pool related ear problems for years. I suspect it to be from a silicon reaction or hypersensitivity. Once I avoided ear plugs the problems became controlled. I admit keeping ears dry is a challenge, especially without sticking anything inside the ear, but having ear infections can be serious. I also use ear drops only if absolutely necessary, for stubborn moisture.
Good fitting swim caps do seem to limit the amount of moisture that enters the ear, as well as the head shaking between swims
I have had pool related ear problems for years. I suspect it to be from a silicon reaction or hypersensitivity. Once I avoided ear plugs the problems became controlled. I admit keeping ears dry is a challenge, especially without sticking anything inside the ear, but having ear infections can be serious. I also use ear drops only if absolutely necessary, for stubborn moisture.
Good fitting swim caps do seem to limit the amount of moisture that enters the ear, as well as the head shaking between swims
