Swimmer's Ear
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The otolaryngologist is the specialist who treats swimmer's ear, an infection of the external ear canal known in medical terms as otitis externa. It is usually related to moisture that remains in the ear, common after swimming or bathing.
Frequent symptoms:
- Ear pain that increases when it is touched.
- Itching and redness of the ear canal.
- A feeling of a plugged ear or discharge.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care if the pain is severe, there is discharge, or the discomfort does not subside. The general practitioner can provide the first evaluation. Having the ear checked by a professional makes it possible to clarify the cause and determine the most appropriate care.
Data on 309 doctors who treat swimmer's ear
Which specialist treats swimmer's ear?
If you have itching, pain, or discharge in the ear after swimming or getting water trapped inside, the right specialist to see is an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the ear canal and treats the infection. A general practitioner can also do an initial evaluation and refer you to the specialist if needed.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in swimmer's ear
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Frequently asked questions
What is swimmer's ear?
The otolaryngologist is the specialist who treats swimmer's ear, an infection of the external ear canal known in medical terms as otitis externa. It is usually related to moisture that remains in the ear, common after swimming or bathing.
Which doctor treats swimmer's ear?
If you have itching, pain, or discharge in the ear after swimming or getting water trapped inside, the right specialist to see is an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor), who examines the ear canal and treats the infection. A general practitioner can also do an initial evaluation and refer you to the specialist if needed.