My son thomas who is 13 picked up swimmers ear at a swim camp in Barcelona in October 2006. Since then he has hardly been able to train. He went back to training this week after a fornight of anti-biotic ear drops, he swam Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday and on Sunday had to come out of the pool as his ears are sore. I have had ear plugs made for him but water is still getting into his ears. He is so desperate to keep on swimming but I don't know what else to do. His ears are so dry inside and I have been putting almond oil in them to them lubricated. Can anyone help us please.
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I've had swimmers ear a couple of times. I don't think earplugs will do any good and will make it uncomfortable for your son to swim. I've used, for more than 25 years, a 50/50 solution of rubbing alcohol and glycerin after swimming, especially where I'm diving deeply. The alcohol dries the water, while the glycerin acts as an emolient. This is for prophylactic purposes (and recommended by my doctor) after running a prescribed course of antibiotics. I have never used ear plugs and think that would make me not enjoy swimming. Avoid making this a bigger deal than it is--let your son enjoy the sport without becoming paranoid.
I've had swimmers ear a couple of times. I don't think earplugs will do any good and will make it uncomfortable for your son to swim. I've used, for more than 25 years, a 50/50 solution of rubbing alcohol and glycerin after swimming, especially where I'm diving deeply. The alcohol dries the water, while the glycerin acts as an emolient. This is for prophylactic purposes (and recommended by my doctor) after running a prescribed course of antibiotics. I have never used ear plugs and think that would make me not enjoy swimming. Avoid making this a bigger deal than it is--let your son enjoy the sport without becoming paranoid.
