Swimmer's ear may or may not be accompanied by a fever. Mild cases of swimmer's ear usually clear up on their own. However, if you are experiencing major discomfort, drainage of pus or blood or loss of hearing with or without fever, you should consult with your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may prescribe eardrops that contain antibiotics and cortisone drugs to control inflammation and fight infection or oral antibiotics for severe infections. In rare cases, swimmer's ear can lead to complications such as chronic inflammation which is difficult to cure, a boil which is an acute inflammation of the skin resulting in a blood clot that forms a core in the ear, or deep-tissue infection called cellulitis.
Vinegar contains acetic acid, which kills bacteria and fungus.
However, always consult with your doctor first to see what is best for you. Taking good care of your ears is very important. You can wash your ears every day with a warm soapy wash cloth. Then make sure that you dry your ears with a towel or hairdryer. Also, it is recommended that you allow your ear approximately 10 minutes to dry out after every hour that it is exposed to water.