Several etiologies can cause otorrhea (drainage from the ear). Most of the time, otorrhea is caused by simple earwax or water that has entered the external ear canal (EAC) during swimming or a shower.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Peter Dazeley - Getty Images Whether you regularly frequent the pool or you’re gearing up for another summer at the ...

Whether swimming in a pool or taking a long shower, getting water stuck in your ear is not an uncommon occurrence. According to Shawn Nasseri, MD, when you have water trapped in your ear, you may ...

With summertime comes a plethora of water sports, some of which can cause ear problems ranging from swimmer’s ear to a ruptured eardrum. Probably the most common ear ailment we see this time of year ...