124K views · 538 reactions | ‍♂️‍♀️ A doctor in Sligo has warned of a little-known but potentially very serious condition being found in a growing number of people involved in open water sports. Dr Seamus Boyle has seen studying the condition known as surfer's ear, but says while there's been a dramatic rise in the number of people exposed to it, most aren't aware of it or how to prevent it. | RTÉ News | Facebook

12K views · 24 reactions | Surfer’s Ear is the common name for an exostosis or abnormal bone growth within the ear canal, caused from exposure to both cold water and wind. The surgery is unpleasant, to say the least. (cc: Kyle Thiermann | Seeker Network) | The Inertia Health | Facebook