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Otitis Externa
(Outer ear infection, Swimmer's Ear)

 

Swimmer's Ear and More

Very nice page that lists the causes, symptoms, and how to prevent getting Swimmer's Ear. It also mentions why ears itch and what to do if you get a bug or foreign object in the
ear canal.

 

Mayo Clinic Outer Ear Infection (Swimmer's Ear)

General information is given about the description of an outer ear infection, prevention, possible complications, and treatment.

 

Swimmer's Ear ....Pool Solutions

Very nice site that lists general information and has several links that may be of interest on the subject.

 

Otitis...External and Internal

Nice site that lists the definition, causes, prevention, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and several other areas of interest.

 

Otitis Media and Externa

Gives basic information about both types of infection. Has a nice picture to help in the understanding the information and where the differences are.

 

Otitis Externa...Baylor College of Medicine

Advanced information that is intended for health care professionals. It has a large bibliography at the end of the article.

 

  American Family Physician

Very advanced web site by Robert Sander, M.D. Very interesting and detailed.

 

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