A great way to get water from your ear is to tilt your head to the side of your stuffy ear, to fill your mouth with air and to jump until the water comes out. Another way is to put a little bit of warm water in a needleless syringe and place it in the clogged ear because this dilates the region and draws out the air bubble that has formed, allowing ear water to flow out more easily.
But if these techniques do not work one can still try others like:
- Put the tip of a towel or paper in the ear, but not forcing, to absorb the water;
- Pull your ear slightly backward while leaning your head to the side of the clogged ear, holding the top of the ear;
- Use a hair dryer at minimum power to dry the ear, but avoid using it at a very hot temperature so as not to burn the skin.
If these methods to get water from the ear continue to be ineffective, you can go to a pharmacy and ask to have a ear wash or go to the doctor to properly remove the water and prevent an ear infection.
If, after removing the water, continue to experience ear pain, see how you can naturally relieve pain.
Other ways to get water from the ear, such as using vinegar or alcohol, should be avoided as they are not safe ways to remove water, increasing the risk of ear infection.
However, if the sensation of water in the ear arises but has not been in a pool or in water, it may be a sign of another problem such as the presence of an insect in the ear canal. Here's what to do to remove insects from the ear.
How to draw water from the baby's ear
The best way to draw water from the baby's ear is to just dry the ear with the towel, but if the baby continues with discomfort it should be taken to the pediatrician to avoid aggravating ear pain or allow the development of an infection.
To prevent water from entering the baby's ear a good tip is to place a small piece of cotton in the ear to cover the ear and pass a moisturizing cream over the cotton, as the fat in the cream does not allow the water enters with ease.
When to go to the doctor
It is normal for the symptoms of water in the ear like pain or hearing loss to appear after going to the pool or bathing, however, if they arise when the place has not been in contact with water, it may be a sign of infection and therefore it is important consult an otorhino to identify the problem and initiate appropriate treatment.
