ok i dont know if theres water in my ear or wax i clean my ear everyday ,ok its ho and i swim {in pool} and you know how water gets in your ear so yeh i want to know what to do to open the clog i cant hear well its my left ear i can hear the inside of my body very uncomfortable .So what can I do i wanna open the clog.please help im scrared i dont wanna lose my hearing!
2007-07-09 20:32:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
i dont think its wax im sure it water i think or both.
2007-07-10 05:55:31 · update #1
Chill--if it's just water from the pool or shower, you aren't going to go deaf. A ways in your ear canal is a membrane across it that protects your inner ear. The membrane is called your "eardrum." That's as far as water or anything else can get unless you have punctured that membrane in the past and it didn't heal. You'd know if you did, because it would have hurt like the devil! I punctured mine with a wire when I was three, and I still remember, but it healed over so the membrane is still intact and prevents anything from passing.
You can try positioning your head differently--like hanging over the edge of the bed so your head is upside down. A Q-tip or cotton ball would absorb any water that might trickle out. Or, it will eventually just dry up.
If this doesn't work, you might ask the pharmacist to suggest something that will help dry it out. If there is pain or itching involved, do see your doctor so he can help.
2007-07-09 20:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I remember swimming as a little kid and having my ear clogged w/ water for about 3-4 days and hearing the sound of water in my ear @ night trying to go to sleep. Eventually I would feel the water make its way out of my ear by sleeping on my side after a couple days.
But if your a regular swimmer, I would recommend you use those ear plugs for swimmers because it avoids water from entering your ears if used properly. You might cause an infection if you keep having water enter your ears. If too many days go by go see a doctor to avoid any type of infection.
2007-07-09 20:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by St3v0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have some Hydrogen Peroxide 3%, and an eye dropper squirt some into your ear with your head turned to the side. Let it bubble and after one minute or so turn your head the other way and let the peroxide pour out onto a paper towel. It is the pharmacy grade Hydrogen Peroxide that comes in the brown plastic bottle and that most normal households have for cleaning wounds. You can find information about doing this on some of the medical websites.
2007-07-09 21:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by Gender Different 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can speak from personal experience. I have had hearing loss my entire life and it has gotten worse as I have gotten older (I'm 26 btw). However, what you are describing sounds like water in your ear. I know its aggrivating though. Have you tried jumping on the foot on the side that is clogged? I've had water clogged in my ears for a few days (and that didnt cause hearing loss) just discomfort. Eventually it will come out and you will know because it will be warm so you will feel it.
2007-07-09 21:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Margaret 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This always worked for me. When you get back in the pool, pinch your nose, keep your mouth closed and submerge your ears in the cold water. The pressure difference relieves the clog and your ears are drained. If that doesn't work, you should see a doctor. It could be an ear infection or swimmers' ear. You might also want to invest in an inexpensive pair of earplugs for future use. Always disinfect earplugs before inserting them into your ear.
2007-07-09 20:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by AileneWright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to go to an Eyes Ears and Nose doctor and get your ears washed out good. I won't recommend putting anything in them. And if you are using Q tips to clean your ears with that could well be part of the problem.
2007-07-09 20:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps you just have a sinus infection. Have you been sick lately? That'll cause junk to back up into your ears. To clear it out, lie down with a heating pad or hot pack on your pillow, and put the blocked ear on top of the hot pack. The warmth will go up into the ear canal and loosen whatever is stuck there... odds are you might hear a "pop", and/or a "crawling" sensation as the blockage loosens... don't stress it. :)
Hope you feel better soon, let me know how it went!
2007-07-09 20:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by Harleigh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a drop of mineral oil in each ear. This will dissolve the wax and help the inside of the ear repel water. Don't use swabbies to clean your ears with, they will make things worse. If your ear hurts, you may have "swimmers ear" and you will need to go to the doctor.
2007-07-09 20:52:43 · answer #8 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesn't sound too serious. but get it checked out for peace of mind. just don't use q-tips! wear ear plugs when you swim from now on.
2007-07-09 20:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by oliviastats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i've had a problem like that before. i laid my head down on a pillow while closeing my other ear it worked!
2007-07-09 21:01:51 · answer #10 · answered by Brittnicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋