People can get sick when they breathe in small droplets of w…

People can get sick when they breathe in small droplets of water or accidently swallow containing this bacteria; this disease is a serious type of pneumonia; usually caught in places like hotels, hospitals, and offices where bacteria has contaminated the water supply; affects mostly people 50+; risk factors include smoking, COPD, or immune system disorders.

An infection of the outer ear canal that runs from the eardr…

An infection of the outer ear canal that runs from the eardrum to the outside of the head; caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming –> bacteria and fungi grow within the moist environment; leads to redness, pain, tenderness; treated with antibiotics and drops.