how to get water out of your ears

To get water out of your ears, try these effective methods:

1. Jiggle or tug your earlobe while tilting your head to the side to help water drain out.
2. Use gravity by lying on your side with the affected ear facing down on a towel for a few minutes.
3. Create a vacuum by cupping your palm tightly over your ear and gently pressing and releasing to suck the water out.
4. Use a blow dryer on the lowest heat setting held about a foot away, blowing warm air into your ear while pulling your earlobe down.
5. Try ear drops such as alcohol-based or hydrogen peroxide drops (only if no infection or eardrum issues).
6. Warm compress on the affected ear may help loosen water for drainage.
7. Jaw movements like yawning or chewing gum can open Eustachian tubes to release trapped water.

Avoid inserting objects into your ear canal as this can cause injury or push water deeper inside. If water remains trapped and causes pain or hearing issues, seek medical advice to prevent infection like swimmer’s ear.