water in ear

[Tiggeroo]

i have felt like i have water in one ear for the longest time. sometimes it hurts a little bit but mostly it's just annoying. I"ve tried rubbing alcohol in the ear to dry it. No luck. Any tips?

 

[kpm76]

i have felt like i have water in one ear for the longest time. sometimes it hurts a little bit but mostly it's just annoying. I"ve tried rubbing alcohol in the ear to dry it. No luck. Any tips?

The same thing happened to me last summer after our trip to WDW. I ended up seeing my Dr. and he "cleaned it out" with a special tool and I also got an antibiotic because I had an infection as well.

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

They sell drops for swimmers ear; I think it's under $5. It will dry up the water.

Have you tried just tilting your head and wait until the water comes out?

I have gotten swimmers ear a LOT (I have to be careful washing my hair). It can be very painful, so if the OTC drops don't help, you may want to go to the doctor (he will give you drops too).

 

[Rollwithit]

My daughter swims for high school and we always have Auro-Dri in the house for when she can't get the water out herself. You can find it in most pharmacies.

I've even taken Sudafed for a few days in a row too to help dry things out.

 

[tevagirl]

I've heard peroxide works.

 

[TheOtherVillainess]

That's what I've heard too.

Either that or stick a match (unlit) in your ear. That's supposed to work as well.

TOV

 

[TheDisneyTraveler06]

Have you tried Swimmer's Ear Drops?

If that doesn't work, I'd check in with the doctor.

 

[Pop Daddy]

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