should you go swimming with an ear infection?

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should people go into the pool with an ear infection

Answer 1

It depends on the type of ear infection. If you have swimmers ear, that affects the external ear canal and would be in contact with the water and could then lead to additional problems. If you have a middle ear infection (most common with kids, refered to as fluid behind the ear drum), swimming wouldn't cause the infection to worsen unless the ear drum has ruptured. However, if you have a middle ear infection and go under water, the pressure on the ear drum will hurt badly secondary to increased pressure internally and externally. If it is an inner ear infection, you probably would feel too sick to swim anyway. As a whole, unless, it is otitis externa (swimmers ear) or a ruptured/perforated eardrum, swimming is not contraindicated but may cause some discomfort. Have fun!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have a son, Joey Niceforo, who is a young 27 year old tenor, with a group called "DESTINO" recording in Vancouver Bc, Canada.

For the last few weeks Joey has had a cold. Just a few days ago he developed an ear ache, a swollen ear and loss of hearing. He was diagnosed with serous otitis media (middle ear infection).

The major concern we have is that Joey and the Group DESTINO have been booked to open the Marie Osmond show in Disney World on April 3,

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Joey's ear got better just before flying.

He also got the special ear plugs for flying, and arrived in Florida, from Vancouver, on April 1st. On April 2nd he told us the ear was almost 100 percent, and he will, with the other, great DESTINO tenors be performing, in the COLORADO BALL ROOM DISNEY WORLD tonight at 7 pm.

This help was so effective, and helpful, to our young Canadian tenor, Joey Niceforo. I'm sure this input and therapy advice will, and has helped others.

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Answer 5

No I don't think so, esp cuz of the chlorine. I'd wait til the infection cleared up. It might do more harm than good to swim w/ an ear infection. Or maybe you should ask your dr.

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The more likely reason is just simply that they got water trapped in their ears. A child's ear isn't quite like an adults in shape so water traps easier not to say adults cannot have this problem too. I have an idea the cotton you saw was a preventative not a remedy. Ear plugs are an excellent way to prevent this problem.

Answer 7

No, because the water from the pool could make it worse. I know I've had swimmer's ear before and had to stay out for about a week. Now, if you could go in and not get your head wet, I'd say go for it.

Answer 8

Not a good idea, but if you put cotton in the infected ear, and don't go underwater, you should be ok.

Answer 9

You can make sure you got some really good ear plugs and a water hat where the water doesn't get inside your ears.

Answer 10

Yes, because you can swim without using your ear. Nevertheless, it will hurt but try it if it does not.