I stopped swimming a few years ago because of ear problems, but want to start again. Before stopping, I was told (by various ear doctors and other swimmers) to try putting such things as olive oil in my ears before a swim, or vinegar or hydrogen peroxide in my ears afterwards. None of those things worked. In college, some friends of mine used a few drops of alcohol after swims, but a doctor told me that this really dries out the skin. I tried plugs, but they either irritated my ears or pushed the wax deeper into my ear, compacting it. HELP! I've gotta get back in the water, but don't want the ear problems.... Any ideas or advice? Any ear docs who swim out there?
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Have you tried wearing a tight fitting cap and making sure it goes over your ears?
I used to get ear infections when I swam without a cap. At the suggestion of a doctor I started wearing a silicone cap and making sure majority of ear was covered.
Also they make something called "swim bands"? I belive these fit around your head like a headband but cover just the ears. Even kids with tubes can use these.
Have you tried wearing a tight fitting cap and making sure it goes over your ears?
I used to get ear infections when I swam without a cap. At the suggestion of a doctor I started wearing a silicone cap and making sure majority of ear was covered.
Also they make something called "swim bands"? I belive these fit around your head like a headband but cover just the ears. Even kids with tubes can use these.
