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Can Betamethasone, Chloramphenicol And Co-trimoxazole Be Given For Swimmers Ear Infection?
I have been told that I have a hole in my left ear at the result of swimmers ear infection. I have been prescribed Betametasone and chloramphenicol ear drops and Cotrimaxasole pills . I would like to know whether it is safe to carry on my swimming lessons that I paid for 12 sessions and only three lessons left. also my aerobic exercise that I am doing three times a week while I am on holiday for a few weeks. Thanks Parvaneh Owji
Thu, 21 May 2020
Hi,
I would like suggest you that avoid swimming for 3 months. But you have paid swimming lessons, in this situation you need best precaution for protect your ear infection. Prevention tips before you swim:
- Put in earplugs for prevent water entry in the middle ear.
- Don't swim in lakes, ponds, or rivers with lots of bacteria.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arup Majumdar, General & Family Physician
I would like suggest you that avoid swimming for 3 months. But you have paid swimming lessons, in this situation you need best precaution for protect your ear infection. Prevention tips before you swim:
- Put in earplugs for prevent water entry in the middle ear.
- Don't swim in lakes, ponds, or rivers with lots of bacteria.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arup Majumdar, General & Family Physician
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