How to avoid an ear infection after swimming?
Keep ears as dry as possible. Use a bathing cap, ear plugs, or custom-fitted swim molds when swimmin Read More
What do swimmers put in their ears?
Veronica Reinger
2025-06-09 08:02:36
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Ear plugs keep water out, reducing the risk of infection
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Last updated July 3, 2024
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Swimmers put ear plugs in their ears.
Do consider wearing a swimming cap or using ear plugs if you’re a regular swimmer – but make sure you insert ear plugs carefully and don’t use them if they irritate your ears
Your pharmacist will ask about your symptoms and whether you regularly put things into your ears, such as hearing aids or ear plugs.
remove any discharge by gently swabbing your outer ear with cotton wool – do not stick cotton wool or a cotton bud inside your ear
remove anything from your affected ear that may cause an allergic reaction, such as hearing aids, ear plugs and earrings
turn your head from side to side after getting out of water – this helps water drain from your ears
You should also try to avoid getting water, soap or shampoo into your ears when you have a shower or bath.
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To prevent water from getting trapped in the ear canal, swimmers can wear earplugs.
Wear earplugs, if they let you.
Yes, it’s ok for kids with ear tubes to wear earplugs.
Consider a swimming cap
Put on a shower cap while bathing
If your child keeps getting swimmer’s ear, then your pediatrician or ENT may recommend a preventative ear drop solution made of distilled water and vinegar.
Before trying this yourself, ask your doctor first.
Also, make sure not to cover your ear with wet hair and do not go to bed with wet hair.
Pat the area dry with a towel after activity
Use a blow dryer on cool setting