Does anybody know whether swimmers ear can build up over the years .I have pretty moderate swimmers ear,although I only started to suffer in my 20s. I do not want my 8yr old DD to get swimmers ear.Iam contemplating her doing more swimming training and I would take her out ,if she was prone to ear infections.I do not want her getting to adulthood and suffering like me. Does anyone know if it lays dormant and then you can suffer as an adult?