UNC Healthcare says millions of people each year are diagnosed with otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear. According to the CDC, swimmer’s ear is most often caused by water staying in ...

You can help drain fluid from your ear by gently popping your ears by yawning or holding your nose while blowing. Applying a warm compress to the ear may reduce pain and help fluid to drain. Draining ...

While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after ...

Tilt your head to the side to use gravity to get water out of your ear. Use a hairdryer on a cool setting to dry your ears safely. Use ear drops like rubbing alcohol and vinegar to help remove water.

Whether you regularly frequent the pool or you’re gearing up for another summer at the lake or beach, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the nuisance of having water trapped in your ear (and ...

Chronic otitis media (chronic ear infection) occurs when fluid behind your eardrum becomes infected and does not go away with antibiotics. Unlike swimmer’s ear that affects the external ear canal, a ...

Your Eustachian tubes are located inside each ear, on the sides of your head. These tubes connect your middle ear to the back of your nose and throat. When you hear your ears pop after swallowing or ...

Healthline explains 12 different ways to help get water out of your ear. Some are more self-explanatory than others, while some require more steps: . Swimming safety: Swimming in freshwater? Here's ...