Ear wax protects the ears from excessive moisture. Cooney said that using swabs to clean ears disturbs that process. The symptoms for Swimmer's Ear can be painful. Taylor is getting molds to keep the water out of her ears. Her father thinks they're a good idea but some doctors say molds don't always work.
Doctors suggest using ear drops to prevent infections.
Cooney reported that Swimmer's Ear is relatively harmless, but doctor's warn if left untreated it could lead to more serious inner-ear infections. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Information about our privacy policy , terms of use .