| Re: My ear hurts.
I get otitis externa on multi-day red sea trips. I now use a acetic acid/isopropanol mixture similar to that mentioned above (made it up from 70% isopropanol and a measured amount of glacial acetic acid). I try to use this at least once a day on trips, and have had no problems if I do.
On a cheerful note otitis externa doesn't have to last long, mine clears up quickly with antibiotic drops (usually sofradex or gentisone). For me the crucial thing seems to be to start treatment ASAP, as it has gone from mild discomfort to pretty painful in a matter of hours.
Neil
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