Otitis externa

Otitis externa (also called swimmer's ear or ear ache) is an inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal. The same term is used for human and animal ear conditions, and this article covers both. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Otitis externa is fairly common, especially among teenagers and young children. Swimming in polluted water is the most common way to contract swimmer's ear, but it is also possible to contract swimmer's ear from water trapped in the e ...