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3. Prevention: Drying and cleaning ears

Careful drying and cleaning of ears after swimming or any other contact with bodies of salt or fresh water can help prevent fungal infections. Ear drops containing acetic acid can also waylay infection and may contain alcohol or glycerin as drying agents. Be careful not to invade and damage the ear canal or eardrum when drying the ear or by scratching the area.

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