I need an advice from you swimmers,
My left ear started to ache 10 days ago. Since I had to go on a trip for few days, I decided not to take care of it assuming it would heal by itself. Well, it didn't. The doctor prescribed me with antibiotics. Both pills and ear drops for a week and recommended to avoid swimming. A friend of mine who also swims had a similar problem a while ago but hos doctor said that swimming would not worsen the inflammation.
Do you think that swimming with the inflammation would be a good idea? Should I try and use ear plugs for a while?
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I wouldn't advise you to put earplugs into an infected ear. Apart from anything else, it is going to be painful because of the swelling caused by the infection.
If it is that bad that the doctor prescribed antibiotics, I would recommend that you stay out of the water until it heals. It could get worse and then you would be out of the water for longer. It is really no big deal taking a break for a few days. Take the opportunity to work on your dry-land.
I wouldn't advise you to put earplugs into an infected ear. Apart from anything else, it is going to be painful because of the swelling caused by the infection.
If it is that bad that the doctor prescribed antibiotics, I would recommend that you stay out of the water until it heals. It could get worse and then you would be out of the water for longer. It is really no big deal taking a break for a few days. Take the opportunity to work on your dry-land.
