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Swimmer's ear .... ouch!

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  • 16-11-2016 2:21pm
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    buck65
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    I've recently joined a masters club as some of you know (thanks for replies in other threads) I've had 2 bouts of swimmer's ear in the past 6 weeks and it apart form being painful has made me miss 2 weeks of training combined.
    I have started wearing the Zoggs earplugs, they help but didn't prevent the 2nd bout.
    I know that because of getting used to the workload of training that my body is probably prone to infection after a hard session so hopefully with increasing fitness this will sort itself out.
    Has anyone experienced Swimmer's Ear and can you recommend an earplug that works?


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    Rented Mule
    Registered Users Posts: 5,153 ✭✭✭Rented Mule


    I've always avoided ear plugs and never have only had 'swimmers ear' a handful of times in almost 48 years.

    I would recommend getting the water out of your ears after swimming. There are also drops for your ears that help. You can even make your own.


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    mad m
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    You can get special molded ear plugs made, afaik they might be around 60-120 a pair.

    http://www.hearing.ie/protection_swimmers_surfers.html

    Maybe give this place a call.


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    CarrieDzzz
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭CarrieDzzz


    Hey,

    I have spent so much money between doctors and prescriptions, its not even funny. I have tried various ear plugs and firstly, I don't like wearing them and secondly I haven't found a pair that stop the water completely. I usually end up with water that gets warm trapped in there, and its a horrible feeling. I started using swimseal drops last May and so far I haven't had any issues since. I swim 3 times a week.

    I got them on ProSwimwear but they don't seem to stock them anymore. Boots also sell them but a little bit more expensive or you can get them on Amazon too.


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    gutenberg
    Registered Users Posts: 983 ✭✭✭gutenberg


    Like CarrieDzzz I have started using drops in the past year - I had a bout of swimmer's ear last summer, and it is horrible! I have been using Earol Swim drops which work mostly well - might try SwimSeal next to compare.


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