Bart Ryan M., Lau Henry, Cooper Jeffrey S.
USAF, Air Force Academy
Uniformed Services University
Surfer’s ear, or exostoses of the external auditory canal, is a slowly progressive disease from benign bone growth as a result of chronic cold water exposure. It is a condition most commonly associated with surfing but can be seen in anyone repeatedly exposed to cold water, such as swimmers, divers, kayakers, and participants of other maritime activities. Although usually asymptomatic and benign, external auditory exostoses (EAE) can cause conductive hearing loss, recurrent otitis externa, otalgia, otorrhea, cerumen impaction, and water trapping. External auditory exostoses are irreversible. Treatment generally involves medical management but may include surgery if symptoms become severe. EAE is a preventable disease. Preventive measures include increased awareness of risk factors and consistent use of physical ear protection during cold water exposure.
冲浪者耳病，即外耳道外生骨疣，是一种因长期暴露于冷水中导致良性骨生长而逐渐发展的疾病。这种病症最常与冲浪相关，但在任何反复接触冷水的人身上都可能出现，比如游泳者、潜水员、皮划艇运动员以及其他水上活动参与者。虽然外耳道外生骨疣通常无症状且为良性，但可能导致传导性听力损失、复发性外耳道炎、耳痛、耳漏、耵聍栓塞和耳内积水。外耳道外生骨疣是不可逆的。治疗通常包括药物治疗，但如果症状严重可能需要手术。外耳道外生骨疣是一种可预防的疾病。预防措施包括提高对危险因素的认识，以及在接触冷水时持续使用物理耳部防护措施。
