Ear Infections 101


So you see.. here is how an ear infection works.

The small space behind the eardrum in the middle ear is normally filled with air. It is connected to the back of the throat by a tiny channel called the Eustachian tube.

The middle ear space sometimes becomes filled with mucus (fluid)- in my case, it is filled with nasty bacteria-infected pool water-, often during a 'cold'. The mucus may then become infected by bacteria or viruses. Please focus your attention on the diagram.




yes.. right there. My ear is covered with bacteria that just love to have more pool water and more bacteria introduced to the ear.


I think skipping practice is justified.