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When water gets into the ear, using hands or cotton swabs can actually harm the ear. Dr. Hu Haochun from Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology shared the correct ways to handle 'swimmer's ear'. Rather than using hands or cotton swabs, Dr. Hu recommends tilting the head to let the water flow out naturally or using a blow dryer on a low setting to dry the ear. 'Swimmer's ear' is commonly seen in the summer or with prolonged water exposure, leading to symptoms like itching, pain, increased earwax, and even swelling of the ear canal. Prevention tips include avoiding excessive ear cleaning and allowing water to drain naturally by tilting the head.
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