Every time I go swim in the ocean, a little water gets stuck in my right ear. Usually it drains by the morning. I went for a swim about an hour ago and my right ear hurts and feels like there is water in there. How do I get the water out and relieve the pain? Also, what do I do to prevent this in the future?
2006-07-24 17:02:00 · 11 answers · asked by jayne_galaxy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Hi there :) It is a real pain when you get water stuck in your ears, however, there are a few things you can use to get the water out.
I can't empathesize enough, please DON'T use a Q-Tip or blow dryer to dry out your ear. These can injure your ear drum and leave you with permanent hearing damage. As a rule of thumb, don't stick anything smaller then your elbow in your ear!
You can try one of the over-the-counter ear drying aids to rid your ear of water. These products contain rubbing alcohol which will dry the inside of your ear. Examples of these are: Swim Ear < http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=12443&catid=94702&trx=GFI-0-AYPPROD&trxp1=1365&trxp2=12443&trxp3=0 > and Auro-Dry < http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=12429&catid=94702&trx=PLST-0-CAT&trxp1=94702&trxp2=12429&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-CAT >. I'm just including this links to let you see what the products look like - you can get these at your neighborhood pharmacy.
If you have a perforated ear drum, please see your doctor before trying any of these products.
Prevention - the best way to keep this from happening is to use a good set of ear plugs (I usually recommend silicon ear plugs to my customers). They'll keep the water out.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-24 17:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-10 13:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by biedrzycki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always tilted my head sideways and jumped up and down. It was a trick my uncle taught me when I had water in my ear from swimming in my grandparents pool. I can't tell u how to prevent it cause even I wish i knew that one! Maybe earplugs in the water might help? Pain relief, probably take tylenol or some pain reliever. i'm not someone who takes medicine, i just sleep on it.
2006-07-24 17:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by dance_this_world_away 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jump on one foot and lean your head to the side the water is in. i really don't know why jumping on one foot helps. leaning your head helps with gravity and the jumping motion helps get it out with heach hop. when the water comes out, you will feel a warm feeling. this happens to me also. by the way, here's how to prevent it. when u go swimming, keep your head straight in the water, don't turn it side ways. don't let tthe water in the ear overnight as this can cause infection
2006-07-24 19:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by chapped lips 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull the little tab that covers your earhole out away from your earhole. Tilt your head to the right (for your right ear) and jump up and down. It looks weird, but it is usually effective.
2006-07-24 17:39:03 · answer #5 · answered by pseudonym 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a couple drops of rubbing alcohol. there are OTC drops called "swimmers ear drops". Its made with the same stuff but comes in a handy bottle.
also they make ear plugs specifically for swimmers you might try.
2006-07-24 17:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by myshira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tilt your head to the right then try yawning...this usually helps me... but I'm not sure how to prevent it. Maybe eye plugs?
2006-07-24 17:14:40 · answer #7 · answered by slknight772002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would sugest you see your doctor as you might need to see an ears nose and throat specialest,as you state its giving you pain, you might need a drain tube in your ear,or you could have a perferated ear drum,best get it checked out.
2006-07-24 17:09:31 · answer #8 · answered by norman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doctor told me to use a mixture of white vinegar and warm water. Worked but you have to do it several times a day.
2006-07-25 01:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by msjudy58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tilt you head to the right and then the left.
2006-07-24 17:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by China 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋