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Most of us have experienced the uncomfortable feeling of getting water trapped in our ears.
Even though swimming is often the cause, water can get stuck in the ear canal from any exposure to water, such as bathing.
The initial symptoms include muffled sounds, a tickling sensation in your ear, or a pressure that may extend down to your throat or jaw.
The good news is that the water will often drain out on its own—eventually. However, sometimes the water gets trapped, for example, due to earwax buildup.
Thus, if the water doesn’t come out on its own, it can lead to an infection. The infection is often caused by bacteria or other contaminants found in polluted water.
If you’ve never had an ear infection, believe me, you don’t want to experience it. It can be quite painful.
All of the following are simple and easy to do. I would start with the first one and work your way down the list until you get results.
Cautions: Do not stick anything into your ears--such as your fingers, cotton swabs, bobby pins, or pencil erasers or pens--to try to remove the water. Even cotton swabs can damage the fragile lining of the ear canal or even perforate the eardrum.
References
Healthline.com; 13 Ways to Get Water Out of Your Ears
Webmd.com; How to Get Water Out of Your Ears
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