EAR, SWIMMER'S

 

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR EAR, SWIMMER'S

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You feel weak or very sick
  • Severe pain
  • Fever
  • Redness and swelling of outer ear
  • Have diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You think you need to be seen
  • Yellow discharge from ear canal
  • Blocked ear canal or decreased hearing
  • Swollen lymph node near ear
  • Cause is uncertain

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

  • You have other questions or concerns

Self Care at Home If

  • Swimmer's ear with no complications and you don't think you need to be seen

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Adult SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 David Thompson, M.D. FACEP

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2002

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