<s>[INST] Can my child go swimming with an ear infection? [/INST] That depends on the ear infection. If the ear drum did not rupture then they can swim if it isn’t causing pain. Going underwater and changing pressure can be painful with an ear infection, but playing in the water (and not going under) shouldn’t be a problem. If they did have a rupture of the ear drum or have PE tubes talk to your provider, most of the time it is recommended to wait until they have recovered.

If your child was diagnosed with swimmer’s ear (stay tuned for a blog all about that), it is also usually recommended that they do not swim until they have recovered.

This blog is not a substitute for medical care. Be sure to talk to your pediatrician with additional questions and if you have any concerns for your child.   Source: AFTER HOURS KIDS. Link: https://www.afterhourskids.com/blog/ear-infection-faqs. Field: Otolaryngology. Disease: Ear Infection </s>