Swimmers Ear plugs

Swimmers ear is also known as Otitis externa, which is a painful infection, largely caused when getting water inside your ear.  It is a visible infection as it inflames the outer ear and the ear canal making the surrounding skin swell.

For those with diabetes or weak immune systems you can develop the infection, but on a larger scale, which could result in hospitalisation. 

Swimming

Swimming is a great form of exercise and is a pleasurable hobby, but without the right protection you could run the risk of infection. The most common ear infections caused when spending too much time in the pool is called Swimmers Ear or Otitis externa. To help prevent this painful infection wear ear plugs for swimmers, or even better custom fit earplugs to stop water coming into your ear canal. 

Little Swimmers

Swimmers ear can be more commonly found in children, and as most children love the water it can be a huge concern from parents. There are specifically designed ear plugs available for children that can help prevent the ear infection. Children’s ear plugs are designed in a smaller scale, but some of them are not waterproof, so when looking for a pair of ear plugs make sure they are suitable for swimming and other water sports.

Further Information

The outer ear is used as a barrier by the ear canal from ear infections. However, this barrier can be broken by everyday chores such as:

• Cleaning your ears with cotton wool buds or other objects that you insert in the ear canal for cleaning purposes can break the barrier. 

• Having too much moisture in the ear canal, such as water form swimming, a shower and a bath could break the barrier your outer ear has formed.

• Hair dyes, shampoos and bleaches can result in an ear infection and inflame the outer ear.