Swimmer's ear treatment, online

Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) happens when the outer ear canal becomes irritated or infected, typically when water gets trapped in the ear and creates a moist environment for bacteria to grow.

$39

Flat price, usually within 3 hoursNo insurance and no appointment needed

Start quick care visit — $39 Rather talk? Book video

Adults 18–64. Licensed in MD, VA, GA, CA, DC & PA.

Quick care hours: Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–8 PM ET. Visits submitted after 8 PM are reviewed the next business day.

Symptoms we ask about

Ear pain worsened by pulling the earlobe, itching, redness/swelling, drainage, decreased hearing.

Treatments sometimes prescribed

Ofloxacin (Floxin)

Ciprodex

Neomycin-polymyxin-hydrocortisone

Prescribed only where clinically appropriate, at your physician's discretion. We never prescribe controlled substances.

How the visit works

1. Answer a questionnaire written for this condition — about five minutes.

2. A board-certified physician reviews your answers, usually within 3 hours.

3. Your plan, and any prescription, goes to you and your pharmacy.

When you need in-person care instead

If your symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or accompanied by any of the signs below, a written visit is not the right route. Seek in-person care or call 911.

High fever with shaking chills

Severe or worsening pain

Vomiting that prevents you keeping fluids down

Confusion, fainting, or feeling very unwell

Trouble breathing or chest pain

Symptoms that have not improved on prior treatment

If you start a visit and we conclude you need in-person care, we tell you and refund you in full.