What should I do if my ears are blocked by water

In our daily life, we may encounter the situation that our ears are blocked by water. This may lead to problems such as discomfort, hearing loss and even infection. As a professional practitioner in the medical and aesthetic industry, I will introduce some methods to deal with ear blockage caused by water.

Causes of blocking ears due to water ingress

Ear water blockage is usually caused by water entering the external auditory canal and not being discharged in time, resulting in water accumulation in the ear canal. This may occur in swimming, bathing, shampooing, etc. In addition, too much cerumen (earwax) in the ear may also cause ear canal blockage.

Symptoms of blocked ears due to water ingress

After the ears are blocked by water, the following symptoms may occur:

• Ear discomfort, such as pain and itching;
• Hearing loss;
• Tinnitus;
• Dizziness, etc.

Methods to deal with water blockage in ears

If the ear is blocked by water, here are some ways to try:

• Jump on one foot: put the ear of water into the ground, and then jump on one foot several times to drain the water by gravity.
• Pull the earlobe by hand: gently pull the earlobe to help water flow out.
• Use a cotton swab: gently insert the cotton swab into the ear canal, but do not insert it too deep to avoid damaging the ear canal.
• Lying on the side: put the water inlet ear down and lie on the side for a period of time to let the water flow out naturally.
• Seek medical advice: If none of the above methods can solve the problem, or serious symptoms such as pain and hearing loss occur, seek medical advice in time. Doctors may use professional tools to suck out water or perform other treatments.

Methods to prevent ears from being blocked by water

In order to prevent the ears from being blocked by water, we can take the following measures:

• Use earplugs or swimming caps and other protective equipment when swimming, bathing, washing hair, etc;
• Regularly clean the cerumen in the ear, but do not over clean it;
• Avoid strenuous exercise in water to prevent water from entering ear canal;
• If the ear has inflammation or other diseases, it should be treated in time.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to the following items when dealing with ear water blockage:

• Do not insert sharp objects into the ear canal to avoid damaging the ear canal;
• Don't blow your nose hard to avoid squeezing water into the ear canal;
• If there is pain, hearing loss and other symptoms after water entering the ear, seek medical advice in time;
• Do not use drugs or other methods before seeking medical treatment.

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