👂 “Why does my ear hurt or feel itchy after swimming or bathing?” Ear pain or itching after swimming is often related to moisture trapped in the ear canal. This can irritate the skin and sometimes lead to an infection called swimmer’s ear (otitis externa). You may notice: • Ear pain, especially when touching or pulling the ear • Itching or a blocked sensation • Reduced hearing • Discharge in some cases Mumbai’s humid weather can make moisture-related ear problems more common. What can you do? Keep the ears dry after bathing or swimming and avoid inserting cotton buds, hairpins or other objects into the ear. These can injure the delicate skin and increase the risk of infection. Avoid putting oil or home remedies into a painful or discharging ear without an examination. If pain, discharge, swelling or reduced hearing persists, an ENT examination can determine whether you need ear drops or other treatment. If you’re around Wadala or Chembur, don’t ignore recurring ear pain simply because it started after swimming or bathing. — Dr. Swapna A. Patil ENT Surgeon, Mumbai #EarPain #SwimmersEar #EarInfection #EarHealth #ENTSurgeon #WadalaENT #ChemburENT #MumbaiENT