2007-01-11 07:05:15 · 17 answers · asked by skeeza24 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
As mentioned previously, use a mixture of 1/2 vinegar (acid - good antibacterial) and 1/2 rubbing alcohol. I use a dropper bottle (actually a bottle from commercial ear drops). After swimming and showering, I tilt my head to the side and place 3 or so drops in my ear. I can feel the water tension break and then quickly shake the water out to the side. Repeat on the other side. Works like a charm!
2007-01-14 15:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by CuriousK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like several people have already said, either a mixture of 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 rubbing alcohol, or straight rubbing alcohol works really well, and is a lot cheaper than buying any commerical swimmers' ear drops.
One more hint--you can get dropper bottles (you know, with the rubber bulb on top) by going to the pharmacy counter at a drug store and asking for them. They'll have these brown glass bottles with the dropper screw top. Just wanted to let you know because it took me literally four months to find the dang bottles!
2007-01-13 11:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by espresso! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can fix the problem in seconds. Tilt your head so the ear with the water is pointing down toward the ground and jump up and down until the bubble bursts. Don't try to land too softly. Bang your heels a little, just not hard enough to hurt anything.
2007-01-11 15:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mike D. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swam competitively for 11 years and frequently got swimmers ear from the water in my ears. The doctors gave me drops but its much cheaper and easier if you just mix vinegar and rubbing alcohol together (about 1/2 and 1/2) it works wonders!
2007-01-12 09:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by swimchck2688 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try something OTC called Debrox. Its ear drops. Watch though. The water can cause infection in there. If your ear starts to hurt. You might need to see the doctor for an ear infection. At that point, don't try and do anything to your ear.
2007-01-13 03:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many proceedures that have been stated work, but what ever you do, DONT use a Q-Tip/cotton swab. Thats what causes some types of swimmers ear. It might give a slight headache, but shake your head really hard and it usually gets the water out. Watch what you put into ear. You might want to go to Wal-Mart or somewhere like it to get earplugs...the playdoh/wax/clay kind....works like a charm
2007-01-11 17:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by ~T♥ri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I been swimming since I was 10 years old... the best way to do is sleep on the side where the water is... it will clear off the next day... if you shake it too much, it might go deeper in your ear...
2007-01-12 00:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Jo Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try lying on a heating pad with your bad ear against the pad. It's helped me clear out the goo from my ear infection somewhat.
FP
2007-01-11 15:10:18 · answer #8 · answered by F. Perdurabo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in a couple drops of rubbing alcohol. It will change the surface tension of the water, and allow it to come out on its own (FYI, this is the main ingredient in the product called "SwimEar").
2007-01-11 15:13:07 · answer #9 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what helps me is put the ear with the water in it to the floor and hit your head right about the ear with your palm...(don't hurt yourself but don't be a punk).. most of the time it will jar it loose after a couple of firm hits...
2007-01-11 15:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋