Swimmer’s ear doesn’t just affect swimmers – two ear doctors explain what you need to know about this painful condition

BENGALURU / NEW DELHI — Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the external ear canal, the tube leading from the ear opening to the eardrum. Typically, swimmer’s ear occurs only in one ear, and sometimes the eardrum itself is affected. The development, reported on November 1, 2026, has drawn close scrutiny from domain specialists and policy observers examining its wider operational and institutional impact.

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