{
  "id": 17575323,
  "title": "Swimmer’s ear doesn’t just affect swimmers – two ear doctors explain what you need to know about this painful condition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/swimmers-ear-doesnt-just-affect-swimmers-two-ear-doctors-explain-what",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:37:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/swimmers-ear-doesnt-just-affect-swimmers-two-ear-doctors-explain-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-painful-condition/article71652472.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swimmer's ear is an infection in the external ear canal, a tube that connects the outer ear to the eardrum. This condition often affects only one ear and can lead to painful symptoms. While it's most common among swimmers, anyone can suffer from swimmer's ear, especially those who engage in activities that cause moisture to enter the ear or live in humid climates. Symptoms of swimmer's ear include severe pain, itching, redness, swelling, and sometimes hearing loss. Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination of the ear, which will appear red, swollen, and moist. Treatment usually consists of eardrops containing antibiotics to combat the infection and steroids to reduce swelling. Patients should follow their healthcare provider's instructions diligently to recover fully.",
  "summary": "Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the external ear canal, the tube leading from the ear opening to the eardrum. Typically, swimmer’s ear occurs only in one ear, and sometimes the eardrum itself is affected",
  "key_points": [
    "Swimmer's ear is an infection in the external ear canal.",
    "Anyone can suffer from swimmer's ear, not just swimmers.",
    "Treatment involves eardrops with antibiotics and steroids."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}