Medical MCQ - A young boy of 18 years gets recurrent busts of otitis externa after swimming. Which of the following methods should be recommended?

A young boy of 18 years gets recurrent busts of otitis externa after swimming. Which of the following methods should be recommended?

Not to swim

Use 2% acetic acid after swimming

Use ear drops containing an antibiotic and steroid

Use an antifungal ear drops after swimming

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Use 2% acetic acid after swimming

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Use of 2% acetic acid or dilute alcohol is the most-effective method to prevent otitis externa after swimming. Antibiotic, antifungal or steroid containing drugs are not recommended for prophylaxis.

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