Perhaps surprisingly, it’s possible to get swimmer’s ear without a dip in the pool, lake or ocean. Two doctors explain what this painful infection is and how to get rid of it.

It may help open up the eustachian tubes, which drain fluid from your ears. Using a saline nasal spray can help clear up your sinuses and allow the fluid in your ear to drain more effectively.

Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal that can plague water lovers and anyone else who sweats, showers or simply lives in a humid climate. Nearly 1 in 10 people will experience a bout ...