Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare providers regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to swimmer’s ear:

1. Should I wear ear plugs whenever I swim?
   
   
2. How cautious do I need to be about removing water from my ears after bathing?
   
   
3. Should I use a home-based or over-the-counter solution that will dry out my ears?
   
   
4. How often should I use such products?
   
   
5. How can I be sure that a pool is chlorinated enough to protect me from bacteria?
   
   
6. If I regularly clean my ears to keep them wax-free, could I be encouraging swimmer’s ear?
   
   
7. Are hair products available that are less likely to trigger swimmer’s ear?
   
   
8. How will you diagnose my swimmer’s ear?
   
   
9. What are my treatment options?
   
   
10. Will I need to make lifestyle changes during my treatment period?