putting ear-drops into my ears, drops don't reach the ear-drum. They appear to stop short.Why?

Question

I'm 60 years old and been swimming all my life.Every once in a while, water would get into my ears and,go all the way down to the ear drums.You can tell, as every swimmer can.Of late, the water stops short of reaching the ear drum. Same happens when I put ear-drops in my ears.What could have changed?

Answer 1

a build up of dirt and wax, also common in swimmers. Suggest you see your doctor for removal.