What?

The doctor said I have an infection in my left ear. He did tell me what it was called but I couldn't hear him. He also said my right ear is completely blocked; I hadn't noticed.

He's given me antibiotic pills and spray for my left ear and sodium bicarbonate spray for my right. Last time he gave me sodium chloride spray: I wonder what household chemical they will suggest next time. Bleach maybe.

He asked if I do a lot of surfing; I said, 'Well, yes, I do actually. Does that make a difference?'
'You can pick up a lot of viruses like that.'
'I didn't realise they could affect me.'
'Oh yes.'
'Like earworms I suppose.'

P.S. That last bit didn't happen although he did ask if I surfed.