Surfer's ear is another name for exosteosis. It is common in people engaged in water sport. This is not the same as swimmers ear which is due to infection. This occurs due to constant irritation of external ear canal by cold water. This disease is usually bilateral and involves the bony part of external auditory canal.
Symptoms include decreased hearing or hearing loss, secondary bacterial infections and impaction of ear debris leading to further hearing loss.
Treatment: Drilling under general anaesthesia.
Prevention: Prevent water from entering the ear canal using ear plugs, or swim caps.
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