Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MD Water can get trapped in your ear from any water exposure, including showering.Tilting your head and gently pulling your ear can drain trapped water.Avoid using ...

Getting water trapped in your ear is a common, uncomfortable experience, especially for swimmers, gym-goers, or people who love long, steamy showers. While it usually resolves on its own, that full, ...

UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear. According to the CDC, swimmer’s ear is most often caused by water staying in ...

You’re making a left turn and when the arrow turns green, someone isn’t paying attention, and too much time passes before the light turns red again, and you weren’t able to make the light. You’re ...

Swimmer's ear is usually treated with prescription antibiotics but frequent repeat infections may benefit from a home remedy ...