Summer is less than a month away, with more time for swimming in the pool, boogie-boarding in the surf, or wakeboarding at the lake. If your child suddenly experiences ear pain after swimming, or if ...

Swimming is one of the best parts of summer. But long after you've cooled down and dried off, you might be left with a niggling feeling - there is still water in your ear. Your ear may feel full or ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Most children this summer will enjoy swimming with no problems, while some might develop otitis externa, or swimmer's ear.

Otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is a painful infection of the outer ear canal. It is typically caused by water remaining inside the ear after swimming, showering or bathing. The ...