RE: [Paddlewise] Surfer's ear?/Who we are

Just some info for you goodly people, from Kayak Surfer Dave in Barbados, West Indies.

Re SWIMMER'S EAR as its called.... an infection of the ear canal caused by moisture.....  make a mixture of 50% white vinegar and 50% alcohol.  Keep in a dropper bottle.  Put a few drops in each ear after coming out of the sea, river, pool, whatever.

And you'll say goodbye to that very common infection that plagues not only kayakers, but everyone who swims or finds themselves in a situation where water enters the ear canal.

Dave
Barbados





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From: 	Bob Denton[SMTP:bdenton_at_aquagulf.com]
Sent: 	Monday, February 01, 1999 8:00 AM
To: 	Frank Lucian; PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject: 	Re: [Paddlewise] Surfer's ear?/Who we are

I used to paddle (wave skis) and dive in Cape Town, South Africa, where the
water is typically in the high 40s in winter and 50s in summer.

The condition is quite common in Cape Town as I'm sure it is in California.

I have noticed one of my ears has closed down to the point that a Q-Tip will
just fit. I have to be very careful, after diving, to remove ALL moisture,
or the ear will get infected.

My solution is to avoid cold water! I don't dive or roll if the water is
<80F.

cu


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