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You might also hear it called ‘swimmer’s ear’. The medical term for external ear infection is otitis externa. A secondary bacterial or fungal infection often develops when this happens.Ĭhildren who have skin problems like eczema or dermatitis are more likely to get external ear infections. This is because water stays in their ears after swimming and causes irritation.Įxternal ear infections might also happen if your child’s ear canal is damaged by using cotton buds or scratching. If your child has an external ear infection, the lining of her ear canal on the outer side of her eardrum is infected.Ĭhildren who swim a lot often get external ear infections. About external ear infection or otitis externa
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