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What Could Be The Cause For Swimmer Ears?

I put cotton in my ear several nights ago to prevent nighttime air from window left open overnight. Since then my ear feels like it has cotton in the canal is it possible or have I gotten ear infection? I have ongoing swimmers ear and allergy issues.
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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Hi,
From history it it is not clear about your problem.
you might be having,
1,cotton plug remained there in external ear canal,
2,having impacted wax,
3, having fungal infection as you are a swimmer.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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What Could Be The Cause For Swimmer Ears?

Hi, From history it it is not clear about your problem. you might be having, 1,cotton plug remained there in external ear canal, 2,having impacted wax, 3, having fungal infection as you are a swimmer. Consult your doctor and get examined. Ok and take care.