It is very common for water to get trapped in the ear canal easily. For example, while you are taking a bath, playing splash with your little cousin or if you are a swimmer, this experience must be common.
What happens when water gets trapped in your ear?
According to experts, water trapped in the ear usually drains on its own, but if you leave it trapped for a long time, there are chances of developing ear infections.
Healthline explains that if the water doesn’t drain, “the trapped moisture can lead to an ear infection. This type of ear infection in the ear canal of the outer ear is called swimmer’s ear (otitis externa).
Fortunately, it’s not difficult to get water out of your ears if you know these simple tricks. Follow these four simple techniques and get rid of the irritation.
4 easy techniques
Technique 1: Tilt your head
If you are lucky, simply tilting your head will help drain the water from your ears easily. Otherwise, tilt your head and…
Technique 2: Gently move the ear
Another easy way to get water out of your ear is to gently shake your earlobe. “Gently tug or shake your earlobe while tilting your head down toward your shoulder. You can also try shaking your head from side to side while in this position,” Healthline suggests.
Technique 3: Clean your ear
Keeping the same position with your head tilted, rinse the ear with water. This method can easily release the water trapped in the ears.
Technique 4: Use a hair dryer
According to experts, using a hair dryer is also an alternative way to release water from the ear because the heat from the hair dryer can help evaporate the water inside the ear canal.
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