One of the best ploys to get excess clogged water out of your ears after swimming is to wait it out. Usually, this works the best and fastest. You don't have to worry that the water collected in your ear may affect you adversely in any way. Most of the time, this does not happen. Besides, the water is usually chlorinated, and therefore, the chances of infections or bacteria settling into your ear are minimal to none. Chlorine is always present in water that is usually found in swimming pools. This is because chlorine has the tendency to destroy all living microorganisms that may cause infection. You should begin to worry if the water has collected and is trapped inside your ear for more than one week. It is also time to worry if it begins to emit any odor.
One of the most effective ways to get water clogged out of your ear is to take the corner of an absorbent napkin or towel, roll its end out into a sharp point and wiggle your ear with this. This will go in and absorb any excess water. Make sure you choose an absorbent material like cotton only. This will ensure that any excess water is mopped up and water which is a bit on the inside of the ear canal will also be readily absorbed into the fabric. Try to use a thin material, like a handkerchief. This will absorb more water as it goes inside. It will also penetrate deeper. This is particularly tricky because the material will tend to fold up as you try to push it into your ear. Try not to push too hard or it will bunch up right at the opening of your ear. This usually works out extremely well. As a matter of fact you should try it out straightaway, as soon as you discover that your ear is clogged. Also, keep in mind that you should never use any sharp or pointed object to clean out water from your ears. This could cause damage to your ear, and must be avoided. An old wives' tale also dictates that you can get water out of your ears by adopting a simple method. If your right ear is clogged, stand on your left foot, tilt your head towards the right and hop around a bit. This is a popular remedy, and is also known to work well!
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