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A Resource About Swimmers Ear


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     It is the middle of the summer season, and if I don't miss my guess,
there are more than a few of you who have developed a "swimmer's ear", the
bacterial infection of the outer ear canal that may occur when water trapped
in the canal has injured the sensitive skin.  When the symptoms of itchy ear,
swollen ear canal, or pain when the ear is touched develop you can be pretty
sure you too have developed this condition, with the medical name of Otitis
Externa.  There are some important ways to prevent this from happening, and
they are contained in a free brochure offered by the American Academy of
Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.  You may request your copy from them by
sending a stamped self addressed envelope to "Swimmers Ear", American Academy
of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, #302,
Washington, DC 20005.  Besides precautions and care, you will also learn the
proper procedure to follow if an insect finds its way into your ear.  While
the techniques are all quite simple and easy to perform, they are worth their
weight in gold when the distress of swimmer's ear (sometimes called "jungle
ear" by soldiers who fought in the South Pacific) strikes.  Put your request
in the mail today, so that this brochure will be handy for the rest of this
summer season.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.