Swimmer’s Ear Treatment and Prevention

Prevalence

According to the CDC, about 2.4 million US doctor visits each year are due to swimmer’s ear. That equals out to roughly $500 million in annual healthcare costs! Swimmer’s ear mostly occurs in children, but it is also common in adults. Luckily, there are steps you can take to prevent swimmer’s ear.

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Review Date: 
July 16, 2015

Last Updated:
July 16, 2015