Keep earache calm when swimming

From 1st of April, Children and the over 60s will be able to swim for free in Bristol. As the Easter holidays are coming up soon, this will be a great activity for the family to do, using it as an opportunity to keep fit, and teach younger children the dangers and the joys of water.

Whether swimming for free in Bristol, or making the break abroad, prolonged exposure to swimming pools particularly in hot and humid conditions abroad may lead to picking up of Swimmers Ear, a mild outer ear infection that hits around one per cent of the UK population every year.

The symptoms of swimmers ear include:

Redness and Swelling in the ear canal
Pain in the ear or when chewing food
A feeling like having water trapped inside the ear canal
Itching
Discharge
Temporary hearing loss

It is possible to buy and over the counter remedy for this infection, suitable for the over twelves. EarCalm comes in a spray format making it easy to apply to the affected area.

EarCalm is suitable for adults and children over 12 and safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women to use.

Always read the label

Priced from £6.45 for 5ml.