No, swimmer’s ear is not otitis media. While both are ear infections, they occur in different parts of the ear. Swimmer’s ear, or otitis externa, affects the outer ear canal, whereas otitis media refers to an infection of the middle ear, behind the eardrum.
Otitis media is more commonly associated with colds or respiratory infections and may be accompanied by symptoms like fever, ear pain, and hearing loss. Swimmer's ear, on the other hand, is usually caused by moisture or bacterial growth in the outer ear canal and typically involves itching, redness, and discharge.
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