Dear Reader: Swimmer’s ear is a term that describes inflammation or infection in the external auditory canal. That’s the portion of the ear between the eardrum and the outer ear.

Sound is funneled from the outside, along a passageway in the outer ear called the external auditory canal or ear canal. Then, sound waves reach the tympanic membrane, or eardrum.

Otoscopy is a clinical procedure employed to visually inspect the structures of the ear, especially the External Auditory Canal (EAC) and Tympanic Membrane (TM). Image Credit: Amplivox UK.

In some cases, allergies may lead to tinnitus and other symptoms affecting the ears. Learn about the link, symptoms, and potential treatment options here.

Objective In this study, the presence and severity of external auditory canal exostoses (EACE) in a group of white water kayakers related to the duration and intensity of kayaking and the number of ...

External auditory exostoses. Also called surfer's ear, this type of exostosis is caused by chronic cold water exposure. It's a buildup of bone growth in your external ear canal.