Medical Experts Explain Causes And Symptoms Of Swimmer's Ear

Acute otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer's ear, affects about 10 percent of Americans during their lifetimes according to medical experts.

Moisture trapped in the external ear canal from perspiration, humidity, or swimming creates a break in skin barriers allowing bacterial growth.

Symptoms include severe pain when touching the outer ear, itchiness, redness, swelling, drainage, and temporary hearing loss.