Although swimming is the most important cause of water in the ear, exposure of the ear canal to water
Any situation where it stays can cause discomfort. Normally produced in the ear and
A substance called cerumen, known as dirt, prevents water from entering the ear. But some
In some cases, water escapes deep into the ear and accumulates there. So what to do in cases where water gets into the ear? How do you get water in your ear?
SYMPTOMS OF WATER INTO EAR
A feeling of fullness and discomfort in the ear
– Tickling sensation extending to the jawbone
-Tinnitus
If an external ear infection called swimmer’s ear develops due to fluid in the ear;
-Itching in the ear
-Pain
-Redness
-Swelling
Clear, yellow, bloody, or foul-smelling discharge from the ear
-Dryness and flaking of the skin around the outer ear
-Fire
Symptoms such as pain in the soft tissues around the ear can be seen.
HOW DOES WATER LEAK IN THE EAR?
– Gently pulling or shaking the earlobe. This method can make the water drain out of your ear quickly. Gently pulling or shaking the earlobe with the head tilted sideways from the shoulder can be effective.
– Shaking the head from side to side can also be useful for evacuating the water.
-Sleeping on your side. With this technique, gravity is used to help water flow out of the ear. Lying for a few minutes over the ear from which the water has escaped may help the water flow. It is necessary to place a towel on the lying place to absorb the running water.
– Putting a few drops of water in the ear. This technique may sound counterintuitive, but it is actually effective at draining water from the ear. For application, lying on its side, a few drops of water are dropped into the affected ear using a clean dropper. After waiting five seconds
then the ear is turned upside down to drain the water and it is waited for all the water in the ear to flow out.
HOW TO REMOVE WATER LEAKING IN THE EAR?
Some other applications that a person can do on their own to remove water from the ear include;
-Creating a vacuum in the ear: In this method, first the head is tilted to the side and the palm is pressed tightly against the ear to form a tight seal. Then the hand is moved towards the ear by applying light pushing force back and forth. This method creates a vacuum force that can pull the water out. It is helpful to tilt the head down after the procedure to allow the water to drain.
-Applying hot compresses: Sometimes water can get stuck in the Eustachian tube that connects the middle ear to the area just behind the nasal passages. A warm compress can help drain water from the Eustachian tube. For this purpose warm; but non-boiling water should be used. The cloth moistened with hot water is squeezed well and applied to the ear. During heat application, the head is tilted towards the affected ear side. The cloth is applied to the outer part of the ear, and after waiting for about 30 seconds, a break is made for one minute. The process is repeated four or five times. Lying on the unclogged ear side afterward can help drain the water.
-Using a hair dryer: The hot air blown by the hair dryer can help the water in the ear canal to evaporate. The application should be done by setting the blow dryer to the lowest setting. The machine is kept at a distance of about 30 cm from the ear and drying is applied with back and forth movements. Pulling the earlobe down helps warm air reach the outer ear canal.
– Yawning or chewing gum: If water has accumulated in the Eustachian tube, moving the mouth can sometimes help drain the water. Chewing gum and yawning can be effective in relieving tension in the Eustachian tube. Then the water can be drained by tilting the head to the side.
-Performing the Valsalva maneuver: In this method, air is released from the ears after the mouth and nostrils are closed. Care should be taken not to blow too hard during the maneuver. Because this can damage the eardrum. This method can also help open closed Eustachian tubes. After performing the maneuver, the head should be tilted to the side to allow the water to flow from the ear.
-Hot steam: It can help drain water from the Eustachian tubes in the middle ear. Taking a hot shower or applying a mini sauna with a bowl of hot water can help. For the mini sauna, a large bowl is filled with hot water. To keep the steam in, the head is covered with a towel and the face is held over the bowl. The steam is inhaled for 5 to 10 minutes and then the head is tilted to the side to empty the ear.