yes, it is an infection. It is when the water gets into the ear, causing a lot of pain, and preventing you from swimming if you have a severe case. I have a mild case of swimmers ear, but i can still swim, but it is really hard, because it keep on bursting.
A couple of hours depending how bad it is if it is really bad about a day or two.
Another word for earache?? - "My Ear Hurts!!" :( lolanother word for earache? Sinus Infection
Earache
Ache or pain in the ear.
yes it can get a swimmers ears
Signs of an earache include ear pain, a feeling of fullness in the ear, hearing loss, and sometimes fever. To effectively manage an earache, you can try over-the-counter pain relievers, warm compresses, ear drops, and rest. It is important to see a doctor if the pain persists or if there is drainage from the ear.
Earache is the common term for pain in the ear.
no, this wouldn't be smart because you need to get swimmers ear treated right away, use ear drops
otitis media
Otalgia is another name for earache.
Ear ache
Generally if someone gets an earache you should keep that certain ear out of water at all times possible! Some stores will have ear drops that you can put in your ear to make the pain go away.