(HealthDay News) -- Swimmer's ear occurs when water builds up in the ear, causing an infection of the outer ear canal. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, redness and draining pus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to help prevent swimmer's ear:
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