Swimming in freshwater? Here's what to know about the rare brain-eating Naegleria fowleri. WebMD provides six simple ...

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU otologist Dr. Erich Voigt explains what you should do if you get swimmer's ear. There are risks involved, and Dr. Voigt explains some of the gentler options to ...

Though the nickname implies that you get the infection from swimming, you can contract swimmer's ear without ever setting foot (or ear) in water. According to the CDC, swimmer's ear results in ...

Getting water in your ear while showering or swimming can cause ear congestion. Try the following to get water out of your ear: Jiggle or tug on your ear lobe with your ear tilted toward your ...

or from chemicals - and this can include chlorine or bromine which are used in swimming pools. Get your ears examined by your doctor - if inflammation in the outer canal is to blame, then you'll ...