HOW TO REMOVE WATER

FROM EAR
WAYS TO REMOVE WATER FROM EAR-
Although swimming is often the cause, you can get water trapped in your ear
canal from any exposure to water. There are some tips to get rid of this problem,
such as:

● Tilt your head : You can simply tilt your head on that side where the water is trapped.Also

shake your ear when you tilt your head.

● Use gravity facts: Gravity should help the water drain from your ear .Lie

on your side for a few minutes, with your head on a towel to absorb the water.

The water may slowly drain out of your ear.

● Use diluted hydrogen peroxide : Hydrogen peroxide can help clear debris,

earwax, bacteria, or trapped water from your ear.

1. Using a clean dropper, place three to four drops of hydrogen peroxide into
your ear.
2. Wait two to three minutes.
3. Tilt the affected side downward, allowing the fluid to drain out.
● Blow dryer Usage : Set your blow dryer to its lowest setting.Hold the hair dryer

about a foot away from your ear and move it in a back-and-forth motion.While

tugging down on your earlobe, let the warm air blow into your ear.
● . Create vacuum : Tilt your head sideways, and rest your ear onto your cupped

palm, creating tight seal.Gently push your hand back and forth toward your ear in a

rapid motion, flattening it as you push and cupping it as you pull away.Tilt your head

down to allow the water to drain.

● Try heat compress: Using hot but not scalding water, wet a washcloth. Make sure

to wring out the washcloth before you use it so that it doesn’t drip Tilt your head

downward on the affected side and apply the cloth to the outside of your ear. Leave

it on your ear for about 30 seconds, and then remove it for a minute.
● Use steam :Fill a large bowl with hot steaming water.Cover your head with a towel to

keep the steam in, and hold your face over the bowl.Inhale the steam for 5 or 10

minutes, and then tilt your head to the side to drain your ear.

● Use Olive oil : Warm some olive oil in a small bowl.

Using a clean dropper, place a few drops of the oil into the affected ear.

● Use alcohol and vinegar ear drops :Combine equal parts alcohol and vinegar to

make ear drops.Using a sterile dropper, apply three or four drops of this mixture into

your ear.Gently rub the outside of your ear.

● Chew for sometime : When water gets stuck in your eustachian tubes moving your

mouth can sometimes help to open the tubes.Yawn or chew gum to relieve tension

in your eustachian tubes.Tilt your head to release any water from your ear.
 ● YAWN :
1) When water gets stuck in your eustachian tubes, moving your mouth can sometimes
help to open the tubes.

2)Yawn or chew gum to relieve tension in your eustachian tubes.

3) Tilt your head to release any water from your ear.

● TRY MORE WATER :

1)Lying on your side, fill the affected ear with water using a clean dropper.

2)Wait five seconds and then turn over, with the affected ear facing down. All of the water
should drain out.
● TAKE OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION : Over the counter ear drops are also
available. Put the drops in your ear as mentioned on packaging.

● CONSULT BY THE EXPERTS :

When nothing goes successful for you then you can go to a

experts.
WHAT NOT TO DO???
1. Adding bacteria to the
ear.
2. Pushing the water deep
into ear.
3. puncturing your eardrum
4. Injuring your ear canal.
HOW TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM???
● USE EARPLUGS: Use earplugs when you go to swimming. Earplugs keep
your ear safe from water.

● Wear swimming caps: This is another option for keep

Your ear safe from water. There are different types of

Caps available in market, you can choose according to your head.

COMMON CAUSES OF EARACHES!!!!
● Middle ear infection
● Earwax buildup
● Ear infection
● A toothache
● Sinus infection
● Swimmers ear
● Shampoo trapped in ear
● A foreign object in the ear
● Mastoiditis
● Use of cotton swabs in ear
● Change in air pressure
● Bell’s Palsy
TRICKS TO REMOVE EARWAX !!!
1) Use Hydrogen peroxide :
● Lie down on your side. One ear should face
up.
● Administer the instructed number of drops
into your ear canal and fill it with fluid.
● Keep still for 5 minute..
● Sit up after 5 minutes, and blot the outer ear
with a tissue to absorb any liquid that comes
out.
● Repeat same steps 5 times.
2) Use Warm water :
● Slightly warm ¼ cup of water—make
sure the water is not hot!
● Tilt your head or lay on your side with
the ear you’re cleaning facing up.
● Put 4-6 drops of warm water in your ear.
● Tilt the head or move your body.
3) Use Olive oil :
● Put two or three drops of olive oil in the
opening of your ear.
● Gently massage the skin at the front of the
entrance to your ear.
● Remain on your side for 5 to 10 minutes.
● Repeat in the other ear if needed.
WHEN TO CONSULT A DOCTOR

If you are in deep trouble

with your ear so you can
consult a ear specialist.

After a proper check up,

they will suggest you a
better treatment.

You can also take a hearing

test.
HOW TO AVOID MOIST EAR??

● Keep the ear dry.

● The ear canal should be clean and dry.
● Use earplugs while swimming.
● Wear swimming caps while swimming.
● Avoid staying in water for long time.
● Don't use any type of spray near your ear.
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