Temporary hearing loss is a telltale sign for both a middle ear infection and swimmer's ear, but it may be one of the first signs you notice. Symptoms to watch for with a middle ear infection include fever, pulling or tugging on the ear, decreased appetite, diarrhea or vomiting. Also watch for a foul-smelling drainageĬoming from the ear(s) bothering them. You may see your child frequently scratch at his ear or complain of an itchy ear. If your child is experiencing ear pain, these signals are especially helpful: With swimmer's ear, the outer ear may appear red and swollen and have a rash-like appearance. In a middle ear infection, pain is located in the inner ear, near the ear drum and will often increase with lying down, which can also cause With swimmer's ear the pain is located in the outer ear canal, or the area near the ear opening, and increases when you pull on the earlobe. Here are four guidelines to help you understand the symptoms and determine what type of infection your child may have. Symptoms of swimmer's ear and a middle ear infection may appear the same to those unfamiliar with the differences. Spot the symptoms of swimmer's ear or a middle ear Swimmer's ear is not the same as a middle ear infection, which occurs behind the eardrum and is most often caused by a viral infection. Summer months (because of the increased use of swimming pools and lakes). While it can affect anyone, swimmer's ear is most common in children (because their ear canals are narrow) and during the It's often brought on by water in the ear canal that remains after swimming, creating a moist environment where bacteria can grow. Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear canal. As your family enjoys the pools and lakes, make sure you know the difference between swimmer's ear and a middle ear infection. It's summer, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes is a great place to swim and play.
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