Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience swimmer’s ear ...

Summer, sun, and cooling off: On hot days, a visit to the outdoor pool or jumping into the lake is simply part of the experience. However, the bathing pleasure is often followed by an unpleasant ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Most children this summer will enjoy swimming with no problems, while some might develop otitis externa, or swimmer's ear.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Several beach goers are going kite surfing at Ledbetter beach this week. But before entering the water, they take extra precaution to protect their ears by putting on ear plugs ...

This painful, itchy infection can dampen summer fun. Here’s how to avoid getting it. Ask Well This painful, itchy infection can dampen summer fun. Here’s how to avoid getting it. Credit...Joyce Lee ...

This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing an uptick in COVID cases. They are also seeing some upper respiratory viruses, stomach bugs and summer colds. UPMC Children ...

For many kids, spending hours in the water this summer can bring on a painful infection of the external ear canal called swimmer's ear. One study published in the journal Environmental Health ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Both children and adults are susceptible to the ear infection known as "swimmer's ear." Kay Blaschke/Stock4B-RF via Getty Images ...