How to prevent inflammation of the external ear and swimmer’s ear

Inflammation of the external ear is also called "swimmer's ear", which afflict an infection and inflammation of the external ear canal.The infection is  caused by bacteria or fungi.Infection sometimes affect the outer part of the ear(ear flap or pinna). The outer ear infection caused by the bacteria may cause abscess. Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis can also cause inflammation of the external parts of the ear and may make ear more susceptible to infections. 
      Infection of the external ear is often caused by the ingress of water into the ear canal. The symptoms include itchy sensation,swelling,pain,and yellow secretions from the ear,and also feel hearing loss as a result of inflammation or secretions,which can clog the ear canal.It may happen that the ear becomes painful when touched and may extend the infection to other parts of the ear.Consult your doctor If you get these symptoms. 

    Diagnosis

       The  diagnosis include ear bale examination called an otoscope and prescribe medication, usually be in the form of ear drops.Antibiotics help eliminate bacterial infections and anti-fungal drugs to kill fungi, and anti-inflammatory drugs reduce swelling
               It is important to keep your ears devoid of moisture  during the treatment of the infection, which usually completes within a week. And easier way to prevent water from reaching the ear canal (as may occur when bathing)is to put a cotton ball covered with a layer of paraffin wax.Get rid of a piece of cotton after a shower and work on the ventilation of the ear canal.

Prevention
Drying your ears carefully may help to prevent infection known as "swimmer's ear." If water happen to enter in to your ears while swimming or having a shower or in the bathtub or shower washing your hair, you are more subjected to this infection. You can clean your ear to prevent infection by using a mixture of fluid prepared by taking equal amounts of alcohol (isopropyl) cleanser and white vinegar in a small bowl (alcohol works on drying the ear, and the vinegar changes the pH inside the ear canal). Pour 3-4 drops in one ear by tilting your head to one side and then in the next ear. After this using soft cotton buds you can clean your ears.