because it's common in tropical areas like singapore. A lot of tourist get that
It is commonly known as Singapore Ear.
It is commonly known as Singapore ear. It is a fungal infection of the outer ear canal.
fungal infection of the ear
A fungal infection of the external ear and ear canal is commonly referred to as "otomycosis." This condition is typically caused by various fungi, most often species of Aspergillus or Candida. Symptoms may include itching, discomfort, and discharge from the ear. Treatment usually involves antifungal medications and proper ear hygiene.
Myco- is the combining form meaning fungus. Mycology is the study of fungus. Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear.
Myco- is the combining form meaning fungus. Mycology is the study of fungus. Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear.
Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear.Otomycosis means a fungus condition of the earOtomycosis: ot/o/myc/osis: An infection of the external auditory meatus of the ear caused by a fungus infestation. SYN: mycomyringitis; myringomycosis; otitis mycotica.ot/o: earmyc: fungus-osis: abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)
something that hurts really bad in the ear from swimming too much. +++ Hardly! It may be very painful but it's not caused by swimming "too much" whatever that means. Instead it's one or another infection by micro-organisms or an irritation by some chemical pollutant in the water. If it's from a swimming-pool I'd suspect breakdown products from the disinfectant attacking sweat, urine, sun-cream and other horrible things on swimmers' bodies.
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moisture in our ears when swimming or bathing..usually in raining season..
It is called PINNA
because Singapore is cool and multi racial