2006-07-27 16:58:13 · 12 answers · asked by Sandy 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I use three methods, because it drives me nuts. First, with my head tilted to one side, I slip the meaty portion of the palm of my hand tightly against my ear until it is sealed against the ear canal.Then I slide and pull my hand away in a manner to create a small vacuum. That usually pulls the water out.
Phase two, I use a cotton swab. Not the fuzzy round guy, the pointy ones used for make-up application. Then I CAREFULLY
twist this into the ear canal, drying it out. (be careful not to force wax back into the ear canal)
Phase three, for major jobs, I use an infant's nose mucus extractor, which has a bulb that is compressed to form a vacuum. You have to be VERY careful with this to avoid poking your ear canal, or worse, the eardrum.
Afterwards, I always swab my ears with hydrogen peroxide (3% solution) to insure a sterile environment.
Some may say that I am a barbarian, but my ears are free of wax, water and infection at all times.
2006-07-27 17:18:02 · answer #1 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try holding a heating pad against the ear. There are some swimmer's ear remedies, try searching for one on the internet, most are made with alcohol and vinegar. A few drops of rubbing alcohol might do. You can buy SwimEar at the drug store or Walmart type stores, too. Ear candling can dry the water out, you can get ear candles at places like Earthfare.
2006-07-27 17:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by DisIllusioned 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just 2 days back same thing happened to me.. I came from swimming & water was stuck in my ears…. It is just not comfortable……….. I tried many thing……….. Lastly I slept on the side (of ear where water was stuck) … after some time because of the gravity force water came out by it self & I cleaned the ear with an ear bud…. Hope his will work for you.
2006-07-27 17:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mayuri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hold your head to the side where the ear has water in it, all you have to do is use your finger to hold open the hole in your ear and the water will come out. It works for me.
2006-07-27 17:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by shiningstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lean your head to the side that the water is in and eventually it will roll out.
2006-07-27 17:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by jazminestarhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add some more drops of water and shake/move right/left your head for several times.
2006-07-27 17:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
jump up and down with ur head tilted to one side while tapping the other ear, or just be patient and it'll come out:)
2006-07-27 17:04:07 · answer #7 · answered by natalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
couple drops of rubbing alcohol
that all swimmers ear meds are
2006-07-27 17:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sandra K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do nothing...It will eventually flow out...even not from your ear, it will flow out from somewhere else.
2006-07-27 17:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by J.R. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your pharmicist. They have drops sold OTC.
2006-07-27 17:07:14 · answer #10 · answered by szydkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋