How common are outer ear infections?
Outer ear infections are quite common. Almost any person can get an outer ear infection. About 1 in 10 people get one at some
point in their life.
Outer ear infections are common all over the world and in people of all ages. But more adults get them than children.
You're four times more likely to have an outer ear infection if you go swimming regularly.1
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This information was last updated in Dec 06, 2007
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