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'Swimmer's ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the outer ear canal. It's a condition that parents of children and teenagers want to understand because it's often confused with a middle ear infection, also known as otitis media.
The outer ear canal and the middle ear canal are divided by the ear drum, a thin but strong membrane that functions to transmit sounds from the air to tiny bones that exist in the middle ear that vibrate in a way that allows a person to differentiate sounds.
How can you tell if your child has swimmer's ear or a middle ear infection? Here are some essential guidelines to help you differentiate these two conditions:'
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