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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Apply warm compresses

Treatments Overview Articles

Otitis Externa
Otitis externa us usually not a dangerous condition and often clears up by itself within a few days. To aid in the healing, the infected ear canal can be washed with an over-the-counter topical antiseptic. Pain can be relieved be placing a warm he...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Otitis Externa
Antibiotics which can be applied directly to the skin of the ear canal (topical antibiotics) are usually excellent for treatment of otitis externa. These are often combined in a preparation which includes a steroid medication. The steroid helps cu...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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